Anthony vs Kc Ittoop And Sons And Others

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a lease made by an unregistered instrument is valid under the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965. The Court held that a lease deed that is compulsorily registerable but unregistered is void, thus the appellant cannot claim tenant protection under the Rent Act. The Court affirmed the High Court's decision that the appellant, having been inducted into possession under a void lease, does not have the rights of a tenant and is subject to eviction.