Sobhagyamal & Anr vs Gopal Das Nikhra

The Supreme Court held that under Section 12(1)(a) of the Madhya Pradesh Accommodation Control Act, 1961, a tenant is liable for eviction if they fail to pay rent within two months of receiving a notice. The Court found that the respondent had not complied with the notice requirements, thus the landlord was entitled to seek eviction. The judgment of the High Court dismissing the landlord's suit on the grounds of bonafide necessity was set aside, affirming the trial court's decree for eviction based on the tenant's default in rent payment.