BHAGWAT DUTT RISHI vs RAM KUMAR

The Supreme Court held that the appellant qualifies as a 'specified landlord' under Section 2(hh) of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, as he was entitled to receive rent and held a post in connection with the affairs of the State. The Court clarified that the appellant's application for eviction, filed within one year of the enforcement of the Amending Act of 1985, was valid under Section 13-A of the Act. The High Court's decision against the landlord was overturned, allowing the eviction application.