VIKRAM SINGH vs U O I

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision confirming the eviction of the appellant-tenant under Sections 10(2)(i) and 10(3)(c) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960, for wilful default in payment of rent. The Court found that the appellant's claim of being unable to pay rent due to a prohibitory order from the Income Tax Department did not absolve him of his obligation to pay rent. The Court held that the non-payment constituted wilful default, thus affirming the eviction order.