SMT. KAMLABAI & ORS. A v. vs MANGILAL DULICHAND MANTRI

The Supreme Court held that under Clause 13 of the C.P. and Berar Letting of Houses and Rent Control Order, 1949, a landlord requires permission only to terminate a tenancy, but this does not prevent a tenant from surrendering their lease either explicitly or implicitly. The Court found that the respondent had surrendered his tenancy rights through a compromise and an arbitration agreement, thus validating the decree for eviction. The Court ultimately upheld the execution of the decree, rejecting the respondent's claim that it was a nullity due to lack of prior permission under Clause 13.