M.L. PRABHAKAR vs RAJIV SINGAL

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's order of eviction under Section 14(1)(e) of the Delhi Rent Control Act, affirming that the landlord's requirement for the premises was bona fide. The Court clarified that the question of whether the landlord has other suitable residential accommodation is intertwined with the bona fide requirement and that non-disclosure of such accommodation does not automatically invalidate the eviction petition. The Court emphasized that the tenant's defense regarding the landlord's other accommodations must be substantiated with evidence, and the landlord's claim was not undermined by the existence of other properties if they were not suitable for residence.