M/S S.F.Engineer vs Metal Box India Ltd.& Anr

The Supreme Court upheld the Bombay High Court's decision to dismiss the landlord's application under Section 13(1)(e) of the Bombay Rent Act, 1947, for eviction based on unauthorized subletting. The Court found that the tenant had not breached the terms of the lease, as the premises were used for the intended purpose and the subletting claim was not substantiated. The ruling emphasized the need for clear evidence of unauthorized subletting to grant eviction under the specified section.