R.V.E. Venkatachala Gounder vs Venkatesha Gupta & Ors

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 14(1)(b) of The Tamil Nadu Building (Lease and Rent Control Act) 1960 concerning eviction of tenants for bona fide requirement of demolition and reconstruction. The Court held that the landlord's claim for eviction was not bona fide as determined by the High Court, which found insufficient evidence to support the landlord's need for immediate demolition. Consequently, the appeals by the landlord were dismissed, affirming the High Court's decision to reject the eviction petitions.