Supreme Court of India · 2001-10-30
JOHN MATHAI ABRAHAM vs M/S.BRITISH PHYSICAL LABS.INDIA LTD.&ORS
- Citation / case number
- SC 1999/9686
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- JOHN MATHAI ABRAHAM
- Respondent
- M/S.BRITISH PHYSICAL LABS.INDIA LTD.&ORS
- Bench
- SYED SHAH MOHAMMED QUADRI & S.N. PHUKAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the High Court's order allowing the revision filed by the respondent and dismissing the eviction petition under Section 21(1)(h) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961. The Court held that the appellant failed to prove a reasonable and bona fide requirement for personal occupation of the premises, as the High Court's findings were based on the availability of sufficient accommodation in the appellant's father's house. Consequently, the appeal was dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision.