R.N. GOSAIN vs YASHPAL DHIR

The Supreme Court examined the definition of 'specified landlord' under Section 2(hh) of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, and upheld the High Court's ruling that the respondent, having retired from a post in connection with the affairs of the State, qualified as such. The Court affirmed the High Court's order allowing eviction under Section 13A of the Act, emphasizing that the petitioner was bound by his undertaking to vacate the premises. The Court dismissed the special leave petition under Article 136, ruling that the petitioner could not challenge the High Court's decision after accepting its terms.