Common Cause vs Union Of India & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the implementation of the Delhi Rent Act, 1995, emphasizing the need for a National Housing Policy to rationalize rent laws and encourage housing development. The Court held that the Central Government must notify the commencement date of the Act as per Section 1(3), and directed that such notification should be issued promptly to facilitate the Act's enforcement. The judgment underscored the importance of balancing landlord and tenant rights while expediting rent-related litigations.