SC Upholds Eviction for Wilful Default in Fair Rent Case

K. Subramaniam (Died) Vs Krishna Mills Pvt. Ltd. (Supreme Court of India) No Stay, No Excuse – SC Upholds Eviction for Wilful Default in Fair Rent Case- Six-Year Delay in Paying Fair Rent Constitutes Wilful Default – SC Affirms Eviction-Pending Appeal Doesn’t Suspend Rent Duty — Tenant Must Pay Fair Rent, Rules SC The Supreme Court dismissed the tenants’ appeal and upheld their eviction for wilful default under Section 10(2)(i) of the Tamil Nadu Buildings (Lease and Rent Control) Act, 1960. The dispute arose from fixation of fair rent at Rs. 2.43 lakh p.m. (later reduced to Rs. 2.37...