S. THANGAPPAN vs P. PADMAVATHY

The Supreme Court upheld the findings of the lower courts under the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960, confirming that the appellant was a defaulter in rent payment and that the respondent required the premises for demolition and reconstruction. The Court found that the appellant's denial of the respondent's title was not bona fide, thus affirming the wilful nature of the rent default. The appeal was dismissed, maintaining the eviction order against the appellant.