Liaq Ahmed & Ors vs Shri Habeeb-Ur-Rehman

The Supreme Court emphasized that rent control legislation, such as the Delhi Rent Control Act, is designed to balance the rights of landlords and tenants, preventing unjust eviction based on technicalities. The Court reiterated the principles established in Mangat Ram vs. Kedar Nath, asserting that the provisions of the Rent Acts should not be interpreted in a hyper-technical manner, as this could undermine their protective purpose for tenants. The Court held that eviction can only be ordered on specified grounds under Section 14 of the Act, reinforcing the need for a rational approach in interpreting these laws to promote social justice.