Abdul Sattar vs Khutejabi And Ors

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision reversing the eviction order under Section 21(1)(p) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, stating that the allotment of a house to a son of the deceased tenant did not constitute grounds for eviction since it occurred before the heirs inherited tenancy rights. The Court clarified that the acquisition of a suitable building must be in the capacity of the tenant, and since the allotment was made to the son while the father was still the tenant, it did not apply. Consequently, the appeal by the landlord was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling.