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1. Interpretation of Section 21(1)(a) and (h) of the Mysore Rent Control Act, 1961. 2. Reasonableness and bonafide requirement of premises by the landlord. 3. Comparative hardship between landlord and tenant. 4. Validity of notice terminating the tenancy. 5. Statutory tenancy and requirement of notice to quit. Detailed Analysis: 1. The case involved the appellant, a tenant of suit premises in Hubli, whose tenancy was terminated by the landlord. The appellant resisted eviction under Section 21(1)(a) and (h) of the Mysore Rent Control Act, 1961. The Trial Court dismissed the application, but the District Judge allowed eviction. The High Court affirmed the decision, leading to the appeal. 2. The Trial Court found against the landlord on the bonafide requirement of premises and comparative hardship. It held that passing an eviction decree would cause greater hardship. Additionally, it deemed the notice invalid due to the nature of the lease. However, the District Judge reversed these findings, concluding in favor of the landlord. The High Court upheld this decision. 3. The appellant raised three points in support of the appeal, challenging the findings on the landlord's requirement, comparative hardship, and the validity of the notice. The respondent contended that no notice was required as the appellant was a statutory tenant. 4. The Court analyzed the lease agreement and the notice termination date. It found that the notice was invalid as it did not expire at the end of the tenancy month. The Court also clarified the monthly tenancy period based on the lease agreement's terms. 5. The Court rejected the argument that no notice was necessary for a statutory tenant. It emphasized the importance of a valid notice to quit for eviction. Citing relevant case law, the Court highlighted that a lease termination by efflux of time does not obviate the need for a notice to quit. 6. Ultimately, the Court allowed the appeal, setting aside the eviction decree. It concluded that the notice was invalid due to the incorrect termination date, and the appellant was not a statutory tenant. No costs were awarded in the circumstances of the case.
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