BODDU NARAYANAMMA vs SRI VENKATA RAMA ALUMINIUM CO

The Supreme Court addressed the maintainability of an eviction petition under Section 10(3)(a)(i)(b) of the Andhra Pradesh Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1960, concerning a composite lease for residential and non-residential purposes. The Court held that the High Court erred in ruling the eviction petition was not maintainable, emphasizing that the nature of the building as a whole should be considered. The Court reversed the High Court's decision, allowing the eviction petition based on the bona fide requirement of the landlord for personal residence.