P.U.Sidhique vs Zakariya

The Supreme Court examined whether landlords, during pending appeals under the Kerala Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1965, must refile applications under Section 12(1) when challenging eviction orders under Section 12(3). The court also considered the broader question of whether laws should be interpreted as instruments of justice. The judgment emphasizes the importance of just interpretation of laws to serve the cause of justice, rather than rigid procedural adherence. The case underscores the need for flexible legal interpretation in tenant-landlord disputes.