OM PRAKASH vs BHAGWAN DAS

The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and restored the decision of the Prescribed Authority under Section 21(1)(a) of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, affirming that the landlord's need for the property was bona fide. The Court emphasized that denying the landlord's application would cause greater hardship, as he was entitled to beneficial enjoyment of his property. The judgment clarified the criteria for eviction under the Act, particularly regarding the availability of reasonable accommodation for the tenant.