Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Supreme Court Orders Eviction of 50-Year Tenant
The Supreme Court of India has ordered a tenant to leave a property they have lived in for 50 years.
The landlord wanted the property back for his daughter-in-law's business.
The tenant argued that the landlord had other empty spaces that could be used instead.
However, the court said the tenant cannot tell the landlord what to do with their property.
The court gave the tenant until June 30, 2026, to move out, but they must pay all the rent they owe and keep paying rent every month.
If they don't follow these rules, the landlord can make them leave right away.
The Supreme Court ordered the eviction of a tenant who had occupied a commercial property for 50 years.
The landlord sought eviction to use the property for his daughter-in-law's business needs.
The tenant argued that the landlord had other vacant spaces that could be used instead.
The Supreme Court ruled that the tenant cannot dictate the landlord's use of the property.
The tenant was given until June 30, 2026, to vacate the premises, with conditions including payment of rent arrears and regular rent payments.
- Who
- A tenant occupying a commercial property for 50 years and the landlord seeking eviction
- What
- The Supreme Court ordered the eviction of the tenant
- When
- The hearing was on December 2, with eviction to be completed by June 30, 2026
- Where
- The property is located in Kamathipura, Nagpada, Mumbai
- Why
- The landlord required the property for his daughter-in-law's business needs, and the court upheld the landlord's right to decide the suitability of the property
- Location
- Kamathipura, Nagpada, Mumbai
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Judges
- Justices J K Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi
- Date of Hearing
- December 2
- Eviction Deadline
- June 30, 2026
- Property Type
- Commercial
- Tenant Duration
- 50 years
- Conditions for Tenant
- Payment of rent arrears, regular rent, no third-party rights