DULI CHAND (DEAD) BY L.RS. vs JAGMENDER DASS

The Supreme Court held that under Section 14(1)(b) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, written consent from the landlord is mandatory to avoid eviction on grounds of sub-letting or parting with possession. The Court clarified that mere permission or acquiescence is insufficient; the consent must specifically address the sub-letting. The appeal by the tenant was dismissed as the evidence did not establish that the landlord had given written consent for the sub-letting, thus affirming the eviction order.