NASIMA NAQI vs TODI TEA COMPANY LTD.

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision regarding the interpretation of Section 2(g) of the West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act, 1997, affirming that the spouse of a deceased tenant is entitled to protection from eviction for a period of five years post-death. The Court clarified that this protection applies only if the spouse was living with the tenant and dependent on them. The appeal was dismissed, confirming the eviction decree based on the failure to pay enhanced rent as required under Section 17(4B) of the Act.