Housewife Landlady Entitled to Seek Tenanted Premises for Husband’s Welfare and Discharge of Familial Duties: Delhi High Court

In a notable ruling, the Delhi High Court has held that a housewife landlady can lawfully seek eviction of a tenant if the rented premises are required for her husband’s welfare and family responsibilities. Justice Saurabh Banerjee delivered the judgment while hearing an appeal filed by a tenant challenging an eviction order passed by the Additional Rent Controller in favour of the landlady. The eviction pertained to a shop located…