David Joseph Guido vs A.C. Fernandes

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision confirming the Competent Authority's findings that the Appellant did not prove ownership of the flat and that no landlord-tenant relationship existed under Section 13A1 of the Bombay Rent Act. The Court clarified that the conclusive proof provided by the certificate under Section 13A1(1) does not preclude the Competent Authority from examining ownership and relationship issues. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's order setting aside the eviction order against the Respondent.