B.G. KUMARAVELU vs K.R. KANAKARATHNAM CHETTY .

The Supreme Court examined whether a lease for a cinema theater, including fittings and furniture, is covered under the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, specifically Section 21, which provides tenants protection against eviction. The Court held that such a lease does fall within the purview of the Act, thus entitling the tenant to the protections afforded therein. The appeal was allowed, affirming the tenant's right to contest the eviction under the Act.