Ram Prakash vs Puttan Lal

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to release the building under Section 21(1)(b) of the U.P. Urban Building Act, affirming that the building was in a dilapidated condition requiring reconstruction. The Court noted that the landlord provided sufficient evidence, including expert testimony, to support the claim of dilapidation, while the tenants' evidence was insufficient to counter this claim. The Court dismissed the tenants' appeals, confirming the eviction order based on the building's condition.