Siddalingamma And Anr vs Mamtha Shenoy

The Supreme Court held that under Section 21(1)(h) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, the landlord's need for the premises must be bona fide and reasonable. The Court found that the appellant, a landlady, required the premises for her own use due to health issues and the need for better educational facilities for her adopted family members. The High Court's reversal of the Trial Court's decree for recovery of possession was set aside, and the eviction of the tenant was ordered, emphasizing the greater hardship faced by the landlord compared to the tenant.