Dhannalal vs Kalawatibai And Ors

The Supreme Court held that under the M.P. Accommodation Control Act, 1961, particularly Section 12, eviction suits against tenants must be filed in Civil Court unless specific grounds are met. The Court clarified that the Rent Controlling Authority has jurisdiction under Chapter III-A for eviction based on bonafide requirement, affirming the landlords' claims for eviction as valid under Section 23-A(b). The appeals by the tenants were dismissed, upholding the eviction orders of the Rent Controlling Authority and the High Court.