SHAYAM BABU vs DISTRICT JUDGE, MORADABAD & OTHERS

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the fourth proviso to Section 21 of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, determining that a sub-tenant is entitled to protection under this provision. The Court held that the sub-tenancy established by the original tenant with the landlord's consent was valid, and thus the sub-tenant could not be evicted. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the lower court's decision regarding the sub-tenant's rights.