SMT. YAMUNA MALO0 vs ANAND SWARUP

The Supreme Court held that under Section 21 of the Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958, a tenant must raise objections to the validity of a limited tenancy before the lease lapses. The Court clarified that the Rent Controller erred in entertaining the tenant's objection after the tenancy had expired, emphasizing that such objections should be made during the tenancy period. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the second appeal, thereby reinforcing the legislative intent behind Section 21 to facilitate limited tenancies without prolonged disputes.