SIDHHARTH VIYAS vs RAVI NATH MISRA .

The Supreme Court examined the applicability of Section 12(3) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, regarding 'deemed vacancy' when a tenant acquires another residential property. The Court held that if the tenant or a family member acquires a property before the Act applies to the tenancy, deemed vacancy cannot be declared. The High Court's ruling was upheld, affirming that the tenant's prior acquisition precluded the application of deemed vacancy under the Act.