ALIJI MEMONJI & CO. vs LALJI MAVJI .

The Supreme Court held that under Section 351 of the Municipal Corporation Act, the landlord is a necessary party in a suit for perpetual injunction against the Municipal Corporation for demolition of a building. The Court established that the landlord has a direct and substantial interest in the property, and their presence is essential for complete and effective adjudication of the dispute. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision that the landlord's rights would be materially affected by the demolition.