V. DHANAPAL CHETTIAR vs YESODAI AMMAL

The Supreme Court held that a lease can only be determined under Section 111 of the Transfer of Property Act, and if not, a notice under Section 106 is necessary for eviction. The Court emphasized that the Rent Control Acts protect tenants against arbitrary eviction, requiring landlords to follow specific grounds for eviction as stipulated in the Acts. The ruling clarified that a landlord cannot simply terminate a tenancy without adhering to the provisions of the Rent Acts, which favor tenant rights and prevent landlords from unilaterally declaring a property vacant.