Commodore B.Y. Wad vs Rallis India Ltd. And Anr.

The case examines the application of Section 15A of the Bombay Rents, Hotel & Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, which grants 'deemed tenant' status to licensees in occupation on February 1, 1973. The primary legal issue revolves around whether a company licensee, which permitted an employee to occupy the premises, retains the status of a deemed tenant after the employee's retirement. The Court analyzes the restrictive covenants in the leave and license agreement regarding the permissible occupants of the property.