SC Evicts 50-Year Tenant, Upholds Landlord's Rights & Genuine Need

• Supreme Court ordered the eviction of a tenant occupying a shop for 50 years, stating long tenancy doesn't create absolute rights.
• Court upheld the landlord's genuine need for his daughter's and daughter-in-law's business, rejecting tenant's alternative suggestions.
• SC criticized Bombay High Court for overstepping its revisional jurisdiction by overturning lower court findings without serious illegality.
• Tenant cannot dictate terms to the owner; ground floor deemed more suitable for business, aligning with a 2016 judgment.
• Eviction granted until June 30, 2026, with strict conditions: payment of arrears, monthly rent, and an affidavit against third-party rights.

Why It Matters: Supreme Court strengthens landlord rights, ruling genuine need outweighs long tenancy in eviction cases.