GANESH TRIVEDI vs SUNDER DEVI .

The Supreme Court addressed the interpretation of Section 12(1)(b) of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, determining that a brother of a deceased tenant does not qualify as a family member under the Act. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the Rent Controller's order declaring the premises vacant, emphasizing that the premises were not deemed vacant upon the tenant's death as Deo Narain, the brother, continued to occupy them. The appeal by the landlord was dismissed, affirming the rights of the heirs to remain in possession of the premises.