SHAFAIT ALl THROUGH SUPREME COURTLEGAL AID COMMITEE vs SHIVA MAL (DEAD) BY LRS.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal against the Delhi High Court's order for eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming that Sections 14A and 14(1)(e) are special provisions that override the Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1956. The Court clarified that landlords do not need permission from the Competent Authority under Section 19(1)(a) of the Slum Act to initiate eviction proceedings under the Rent Act. The appeal was dismissed with no order as to costs, but execution of the eviction decree was stayed until November 30, 1987, contingent upon the appellant's undertaking.