H.S. Puttashankara vs Yashodamma
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H.S. Puttashankara vs Yashodamma is a Supreme Court of India decision dated September 9, 2025 (citation: insc-2025-1087). Eviction proceeding under the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 where the landlord-tenant relationship was disputed. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and restored the Rent Controller's eviction order, finding that rent receipts constitute prima facie evidence of the relationship under Section 43 of the Act. The bench comprised Justices J.K. Maheshwari and Vijay Bishnoi. The judgment was delivered by Justice J.K. Maheshwari.
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Summary
Eviction proceeding under the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 where the landlord-tenant relationship was disputed. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and restored the Rent Controller's eviction order, finding that rent receipts constitute prima facie evidence of the relationship under Section 43 of the Act.
What was the outcome of H.S. Puttashankara vs Yashodamma?
Eviction proceeding under the Karnataka Rent Act, 1999 where the landlord-tenant relationship was disputed. The Supreme Court allowed the appeal and restored the Rent Controller's eviction order, find...
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Read on Indian KanoonSource: Indian Kanoon (insc-2025-1087)