S.R. Babu vs T.K. Vasudevan And Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of bona fide requirement under Section 11(3) and Section 11(8) of the Kerala Buildings (Lease & Rent Control) Act, 1965. The Court held that a landlord's bona fide requirement for personal occupation includes the intention to occupy after necessary repairs or reconstruction. The High Court's order restoring the eviction order of the Rent Controller was upheld, affirming that the landlord's need for the premises was bona fide despite the intended reconstruction.