MD. SALIM vs MD. ALl SINCE DECEASED THROUGH HISLRS. MD. ASSIM & ORS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's ruling that the petitioner was not a sub-tenant and was bound by the eviction decree against the tenant. The Court analyzed the agreement dated 1st September 1966, determining it did not constitute a sub-tenancy as there was no parting of possession, only a management arrangement. The definition of 'tenant' under Section 2(4) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1956, was found not to affect the petitioner's status, affirming the High Court's decision.