SANT RAM vs RAJINDER LAL AND ORS.

The Supreme Court held that Section 13(2)(ii)(b) of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, does not apply to the appellant's case as the premises were not used for a purpose other than that for which they were leased. The Court emphasized that statutory interpretation must consider the social context and welfare of tenants, asserting that the law is designed to protect tenants from unreasonable eviction. The appeal was allowed, reversing the High Court's decision and restoring the appellate authority's ruling in favor of the appellant.