SHALIMAR TAR PRODUCTS LTD. vs H.C. SHARMA & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 14(1) proviso (b), 16(2) and (3) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, a tenant must obtain written consent from the landlord for sub-letting, and mere permission or acquiescence is insufficient. The Court emphasized that the consent must be specific and in writing to avoid litigation. The appeal was dismissed, affirming that there was no waiver of the statutory right and that sub-letting requires parting of legal possession, which was not established in this case.