SHYAM CHARAN vs SHEOJI BHAI & ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that the definition of 'tenant' under Section 2(1) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961 is retroactive, covering individuals in possession after tenancy termination, regardless of whether termination occurred before or after the Act's commencement. The Court ruled that the appellant's occupation became unauthorized post-eviction decree on November 3, 1962, affirming the award of mesne profits from that date. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the lower courts' decisions regarding damages awarded at Rs. 4,000 per month despite the original lease rent being Rs. 1,600 per month.