N. R. Narayan Swamy vs B. Francis Jagan

The Supreme Court held that under Section 45 of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, a landlord can file multiple eviction suits based on bona fide requirement as it is a recurring cause. The Court clarified that the High Court erred in dismissing the appellant's second suit on the grounds of res judicata and non-maintainability since the requirement must be assessed as of the date of the suit. The Court reversed the High Court's decision, allowing the appellant's claim for eviction of the tenant's son from the premises.