Vijay Lata Sharma vs Raj Pal And Anr.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 21 of the U.P. Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, the Prescribed Authority has the jurisdiction to determine the necessity of parties in eviction proceedings, including third parties claiming interest in the property. The Court affirmed the High Court's dismissal of the appellant's writ petition, thereby upholding the order allowing the impleadment of Thakur Radha Krishnaji Maharaj as a necessary party to ascertain the rightful ownership of the property. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the lower courts' decisions.