INDU BHUSAN BOSE vs RAMA SUNDARI DEVI & ANR

The Supreme Court held that under Entry 3 of List I of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, Parliament has exclusive power to legislate on the regulation of house accommodation in cantonment areas, including landlord-tenant relationships. The Court dismissed the appellant's contention that such legislation should be limited to military purposes, affirming that no qualifying words restrict Parliament's power. The High Court's ruling that the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 12 of 1956 was ultra vires in cantonment areas was upheld.