SHYAM LAL vs DEEPA DASS CHELA RAM CHELA GARIB DASS

The Supreme Court ruled that under the Punjab Security of Land Tenure Act, 1953, a tenant's status ceases upon the expiry of the fixed term of tenancy, thus not entitled to statutory protection from eviction. This decision aligns with the interpretation of 'tenant' as defined in Section 2(6) of the 1953 Act and Section 4(5) of the Punjab Tenancy Act, 1887, which clarifies the conditions under which a tenant may be evicted. The Court upheld the eviction order against the tenant, affirming the High Court's decision.