RESHAM SINGH vs RAGHBIR SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's powers under sub-Section (5) of Section 15 of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act allow it to examine the legality and propriety of lower court decisions regarding sub-letting. The Court found that the High Court erred in its determination of sub-letting, emphasizing that the landlord bears the burden of proof to establish exclusive possession by the sub-tenant and the relationship of lessee and lessor. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment, reinstating the findings of the Rent Controller and Appellate Authority.