Supreme Court of India

Mohan Lal v. Jai Bhagwan

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Reported as [1988] 3 S.C.R. 345
Decided 23 March 1988

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What the Court ordered

We are of the opinion that it cannot be said that there was any change· of user in the facts of this case which would attract.the mischief of the provisions of section 13(2)(ii)(b) of the Act.

Judgment, page 5

From the headnote

Haryana Urban (Control of Rent & Eviction) Act, 1973 Section 13(2)(ii)(b)-Tenant-Eviction of-Use of building for purpose other than for which leased. · Landlord-Renting out shop-Tenant-To run business of Eng­ lish Liquor Vend-Do sale of liquor-Liquor licence not renewed­ Tenant doing business of general merchandise-Whether change in user. Statutory Interpretation: Statutes-Words and expressions- c Meaning must be found in ·the felt necessities of the time. The appeUant-tenant took on rent the suit premises from the respondent-landlord on a monthly rent of Rs.120 and executed a rent note in

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