Supreme Court of India · 2016-12-16
LALITA RAMESH LASE vs JAIRAJ KANTILAL SONAWALA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/32590
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- LALITA RAMESH LASE
- Respondent
- JAIRAJ KANTILAL SONAWALA .
- Author
- AMITAVA ROY DIPAK MISRA
- Bench
- AMITAVA ROY DIPAK MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the claims of tenants under the Bombay Tenancy and Agricultural Land Act, 1948, specifically referencing Section 70(B) of the Act. The Court held that the High Court's rejection of the petitioners' claims was justified, as the petitioners failed to substantiate their tenancy status as of the Tiller's Day, 01.04.1957. The Court ultimately dismissed the Special Leave Petitions, affirming the lower court's decision and emphasizing the necessity of documentary evidence to support claims of tenancy.