DAVIS vs SEBASTIAN

The Supreme Court interpreted Section 11(8) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, clarifying that a landlord can claim additional accommodation for bona fide personal use beyond mere expansion of an existing business. The Court held that the High Court erred in limiting the interpretation of 'personal use' to only business expansion, thus allowing landlords to seek eviction for genuine needs. The appeal was allowed, overturning the High Court's dismissal of the landlord's claim for eviction.