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Satyawati Sharma (dead) by Lrs. v. Union of India and Anr.

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Reported as [2008] 6 S.C.R. 566
Bench B.N. Agrawal and G.S. Singhvi JJ.
Decided 16 April 2008

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What the Court ordered

We hold that Section i · 14(1)(e) of the 1958 Act is violative of the doctrine of equality embodied in Article 14 of the Constitution of India insofar as it SATYAWATI SHARMA (DEAD) BY LRS. v.

Judgment, page 55

From the headnote

Delhi Rent Control Act, 1958: s.14(1)(e) - Constitutionality of - Held: s.14(1)(e) is c violative of doctrine of equality embodied in Article 14 of Constitution insofar as it discriminates between premises let for residential and non-residential purposes when same are required bona fide by landlord for occupation for himself or for any member of his family dependent on him, and restricting latter's right to seek eviction of tenant from premises let for residential purposes only- Discriminatory portion of s. 14(1 )(e) struck down - While adopting this course, well recognized rule kept in view

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Of those, 2 relied on · 1 distinguished · 8 referred to · 4 mentioned

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