B. Kandasamy Reddiar Etc vs O. Gomathi Ammal

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 10(3)(c) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control Act), 1960, in the context of a landlady's eviction petition after withdrawing her claim under Section 14(1)(b). The Court held that the landlady could not exclusively seek relief under Section 10(3)(c) without necessary pleadings after initially filing under Section 14(1)(b). The Court emphasized the need for separate consideration of statutory provisions and upheld the High Court's dismissal of the tenant's claim, reinforcing the principle of comparative hardship in eviction cases.