Nidhi vs Ram Kripal Sharma (D) Thr. Lrs

The Supreme Court held that under Section 21(1)(a) of the Uttar Pradesh Urban Buildings (Regulation of Letting, Rent and Eviction) Act, 1972, the landlord must demonstrate a bona fide requirement for the premises. The Court found that the High Court and the Additional District Judge erred in concluding that the appellant's need was not immediate or pressing, thereby reinstating the order of the Prescribed Authority which allowed the release application. The Court emphasized the importance of the landlord's genuine need for the premises, ultimately ruling in favor of the appellant.