PIONEER PAPER BOX FACTORY vs SMT. THAKURDEVI SHRINIWAS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 12(3)(b) of the Bombay Rent Act, a tenant must pay both the arrears of rent and the costs of the suit to avoid eviction. The Court found that since the tenant admitted his inability to comply with this provision, he could not claim protection against eviction. Furthermore, the Court refused to consider facts not presented to the High Court, thereby upholding the High Court's discretion in dismissing the tenant's appeal and review petition.