LIAQ AHMED vs HABEEB-UR-REHMAN

The Supreme Court emphasized that rent control legislations, such as the Delhi Rent Control Act, are designed to protect tenants from unjust eviction by landlords. The Court reiterated that these laws should not be interpreted in a hyper-technical manner, as doing so could frustrate their purpose of safeguarding tenant rights. It was held that eviction can only occur under the specific grounds outlined in Section 14 of the Act, reinforcing the principle that the legislation aims to balance the interests of both landlords and tenants while prioritizing tenant protection.