VASUDHA SRIVASTAVA vs SMT. KAMLA CHAUHAN

The Supreme Court held that under Section 3(j) of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, the term 'landlord' includes a person managing the property on behalf of the owner. The Court found that the tenant could not question the authority of the appellant, who had inducted him as a tenant, as the issue of non-joinder of the co-owner was not raised in the written statement. The High Court's reversal of the trial court's decree was deemed erroneous, and the appeal was allowed, reinstating the trial court's decision.