SMT. M.M. AMONKAR & OTHERS vs DR.S.A.JOHARI

The Supreme Court examined the scope of Article 227 of the Constitution of India concerning the interference with concurrent findings of fact by lower courts regarding the nature of occupation of premises under the Bombay Rent Act, 1947. The Court held that the respondent was a 'protected licensee' under Section 15A of the Act, affirming the lower courts' findings that the respondent's occupation was legitimate despite the appellants' claims. The Court dismissed the appeal, upholding the respondent's right to remain in possession of the premises.