Baitulla Ismail Shaikh And Anr vs Khatija Ismail Panhalkar And Ors.

The Supreme Court upheld the eviction of tenants under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999, citing the demolition notice issued by the Mahabaleshwar Giristhan Municipal Council as a valid ground for eviction under Section 13(1)(b) of the Act. The Court emphasized that the safety of the occupants is paramount and that landlords have the right to reclaim possession of their property when it poses a danger to life. The judgment of the Bombay High Court was set aside, allowing the landlords' appeals for eviction.