MAULAVI ABDUR RUB FIROZE AHMED & CO. vs JAY KRISHNA ARORA

The Supreme Court held that under Section 20 of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956, the High Court has exclusive jurisdiction to try eviction suits where the value of the premises exceeds Rs. 10,000, thereby excluding the City Civil Court's jurisdiction. The Court clarified that a landlord's requirement for personal use does not need to align with the current use of the premises by the tenant, allowing for the possibility of using business premises for residential purposes. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decree for eviction.