Padam Nabh And Sons vs Yash Pal

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of whether a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) can invoke the summary eviction jurisdiction under Section 13-B of the East Punjab Urban Rent Restriction Act, 1949, after purchasing a property that was already tenanted. The court held that the NRI is entitled to seek eviction under the Act, as the legislative intent supports the rights of property owners, regardless of their residency status. The appeal was allowed, affirming the NRI's right to invoke the eviction provisions.