NARAIN KHAMMAN vs PARDUMAN KUMAR JAIN

The Supreme Court held that under Section 14A(1) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, a landlord must not own other suitable residential accommodation to maintain an eviction petition. The Court clarified that it is not necessary for the landlord to be in occupation of the government accommodation at the time of filing the eviction application. However, if the landlord owns other premises that are available for residential use, the eviction petition is not maintainable. The Court allowed the appeal and set aside the eviction order against the Appellant.