Harshavardhan Chokkani vs Bhupendra N. Patel And Ors

The Supreme Court held that under Section 10 of the A.P. Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act, 1960, the determination of tenancy is a question of fact. The Court found that the High Court erred in re-evaluating the evidence and concluding that the appellant was the tenant, despite the firm being the actual tenant who paid rent and received receipts. The Court upheld the findings of the lower authorities, confirming that the firm was the tenant and the eviction petition against the appellant was not maintainable, thereby allowing the appeal.