SMT. ISABELLA JOHNSON vs M.A. SUSAI

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the Andhra Pradesh High Court, affirming that the City Civil Court had jurisdiction over the eviction suit despite the respondent's previous claims to the Rent Controller. The Court established that the principle of estoppel applies, preventing the respondent from taking inconsistent pleas regarding jurisdiction. The Court held that the appellant was entitled to recover possession of the premises and mesne profits, thereby dismissing the respondent's appeal.