British Motor Car Co vs Madan Lal Saggi (D) And Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of the petitioner-tenant under Section 13(2)(iii) of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, for making unauthorized permanent constructions that materially impaired the value and utility of the premises. The Court affirmed the findings of the Rent Controller and the appellate authority, which determined that the tenant's actions obstructed ventilation and reduced the courtyard area. The Court held that previous litigation outcomes do not prevent a landlord from seeking eviction based on new grounds arising from subsequent events.