THIRUNAVUKKARASU MUDALIAR(DEAD) BY LRS. vs GOPAL NAIDU(DEAD) BY LRS.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the application of Section 9 of the Chennai City Tenants’ Protection Act, 1921, affirming that the tenant had complied with the obligations under Section 9(1)(b) by timely depositing the required amount. The Court clarified that the tenant is entitled to purchase the land in question, thereby reinforcing the tenant's rights under the Act. The appeal by the landlord was dismissed, and the order of the High Court was maintained, allowing the tenant's application to proceed.