P. DASA MUNI REDDY vs P. APPA RAO

The Supreme Court held that the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction Control) Act, 1960, does not apply to buildings constructed after August 1957. The appellant's application for eviction was dismissed by the Rent Controller due to lack of jurisdiction, as the building was constructed in 1958. The Court ruled that the appellant was not precluded from seeking relief on grounds of waiver, res judicata, or estoppel, emphasizing that waiver requires a voluntary relinquishment of a known right, which was not present in this case. The appeal was allowed, reinstating the decree in favor of the appellant.