NALANIKANT RAMADAS GUJJAR vs TULASIBAI (DEAD) BY L.RS.& ORS

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging Houses Rates (Control) Act, 1947, specifically Sections 13(1)(a)(e)(j)(k) and Section 5(8). The Court held that the definition of 'premises' under Section 5(8) includes land not used for agricultural purposes, thus affirming the High Court's decision that the Bombay Rent Act applies to the leasehold area in question. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the eviction suit filed by the plaintiffs against the defendants.