Vasant Ganesh Damle vs Shrikant Trimbak Datar & Anr

The Supreme Court held that under Section 12(3) of the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, a tenant must comply with the order to deposit arrears of rent to avoid eviction. The Court found that the appellant-tenant had complied with the requirements of the Act by depositing the arrears as directed by the appellate court, thus ruling that the decree of eviction was unjustified. The Court upheld the appellate court's decision, emphasizing that the appeal is a continuation of the suit and the tenant's compliance with the deposit order protected him from eviction.