SANTOSH AJIT SACHDEVA vs ANOOPI SHAHANI

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision affirming the eviction order under Section 13(1)(e) of the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging Houses Rates Control Act, 1947, based on unlawful subletting of the premises. The Court established that the tenant's right to protection under the Act is forfeited if the tenant sublets the premises without consent. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the tenant's liability for eviction due to unlawful subletting.