S. B. NORONAH vs PREM KUMARI KHANNA

The Supreme Court held that Section 21 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, provides a special category for landlord eviction, emphasizing that landlords cannot evict tenants without adhering to Sections 14, 19, and 20. The Court clarified that Section 21 allows for temporary letting under strict conditions, ensuring that landlords cannot exploit the provision to circumvent rent control laws. The judgment reinforced the need for regulatory oversight by the Controller to prevent fraudulent applications that could undermine tenant protections.