Jhanjhi Ram vs Kamla Rani

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in enhancing the contractual rent from Rs.42/- to Rs.84/- per month under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, as such authority rests solely with the District Magistrate. The Court set aside the High Court's order regarding the rent enhancement, affirming that the landlord may pursue the appropriate legal recourse under the Act. The appeal was allowed, restoring the original rent amount.