NAND KISHORE vs RAM KISHAN & ANR.

The Supreme Court ruled that a sub-tenant can maintain a suit claiming statutory tenancy under Section 18(2) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, even if the main tenancy was determined before the Act's commencement. The Court clarified that Section 50 does not bar such suits, as disputes regarding sub-tenancies are not within the Controller's jurisdiction under Section 17(3). The judgment upheld the sub-tenant's right to seek recognition as a tenant, affirming that the sub-tenant's interest persists despite the main tenancy's termination.