GIRDHARI LAL & SONS vs BALBIR NATH MATHUR & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant-firm, as a sub-tenant, is entitled to protection against eviction under Sections 17 and 18 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958. The Court found that there was written consent from the landlord regarding the sub-tenancy, fulfilling the statutory requirements. The appeal was allowed, and the eviction decree obtained by the landlord was set aside, affirming the rights of the sub-tenant.