Subletting Must Be Presumed In Commercial Tenancy Where Tenant Allows Outsider To Use The Premises For Profiteering: Bombay High Court

Mumbai, August 7, 2024: In a landmark ruling by the High Court of Maharashtra, the issue of subletting under the Maharashtra Rent Control Act, 1999 has been clarified with important implications for commercial tenancies. The judgment in the Civil Revision Application No. 343 of 2024 addresses the nuances of unauthorized subletting and its legal consequences. Case Summary: Facts of the Case: The case involved a commercial tenancy dispute where Narayan…