Raminder Singh Sethi vs D. Vijayarangam

The Supreme Court held that under Section 21(1)(a) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, a tenant is liable for eviction if they are in arrears of rent and fail to pay within two months of receiving a notice. The Court clarified that advance rent does not absolve the tenant from the obligation to pay monthly rent, as the landlord is not legally required to adjust advance rent against arrears. The High Court's decision to order eviction was upheld, confirming that the tenant was indeed in arrears despite having paid advance rent.