Thirunavukarasu Mudaliar (Dead) By Lrs vs Gopal Naidu (Dead) By Lrs

The Supreme Court upheld the decision of the High Court regarding the application under Section 9 of the Chennai City Tenants' Protection Act, 1921, affirming that the tenant had complied with the requirements of Section 9(1)(b) by timely depositing the necessary amount. The Court clarified that the tenant's right to purchase the land was valid, and thus directed the appellants to sell the land to the respondents. The judgment reinforced the legal principle that compliance with statutory obligations under tenant protection laws is essential for the enforcement of rights therein.