Supreme Court allowed landlord's appeal, setting aside Karnataka High Court's order and restoring eviction of Mahendra Watch Company for unlawful subletting.
Court found High Court exceeded revisional jurisdiction by re-appreciating evidence in rent control case under Karnataka Rent Act, 1999.
Ruling established unlawful subletting occurred when original tenant parted with possession to third parties without landlord consent.
Respondents granted three months to vacate premises bearing Municipal Nos. 22-33, Chickpet, Bengaluru.