T.LAKSHMIPATHI vs P.NITHYANANDA REDDY

The Supreme Court upheld the eviction decree passed under Section 10(2)(i) and 10(3)(b)(iii) of the A.P. Buildings (Lease, Rent & Eviction) Control Act, 1960, affirming that the tenant acknowledged the respondent as the landlord and paid rent accordingly. The Court clarified that the ongoing partition suit does not affect the eviction proceedings, as the respondent is considered a co-owner of the property. The appeal against the eviction order was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' decisions.