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Supreme Court of India · 2026-04-16

Maria Martins vs Noel Zuzarte

Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Maria Martins
Respondent
Noel Zuzarte
Author
J.K.Maheshwari
Bench
J.K.Maheshwari

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court examined the validity of eviction proceedings initiated under the Bombay Rents, Hotel and Lodging House Rates Control Act, 1947, where the appellant challenged the reversal of a decree for eviction by the High Court. The Court analyzed whether the eviction was justified based on bonafide need and the procedural correctness of the appellate decision. The judgment underscores the importance of proper legal procedures in eviction cases and affirms the appellate court's decision. The Court upheld the eviction order, emphasizing the tenant's bonafide need and the legal process followed.

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