M/S Mahendra Saree Emporium vs G.V. Srinivasa Murthy

The Supreme Court addressed the eviction proceedings initiated under Section 21(1)(f) of the Karnataka Rent Control Act, 1961, concerning the unlawful subletting of premises by a tenant who transitioned from a sole proprietorship to a partnership. The Court held that the formation of a partnership constituted unlawful subletting under the Act, thus validating the landlord's eviction claim. The judgment also noted the transition to the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999, which repealed the 1961 Act but allowed for the continuation of pending proceedings under the new framework.