|Bombay High Court
Public Premises Act Section 5(1) | Appellate Court Cannot Rely on New Evidence to Overturn Eviction for Unauthorised Subletting : Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court struck down an appellate order that reversed eviction and compensation under the Public Premises Act, holding that unauthorised subletting without consent voids tenancy and appellate courts cannot introduce new evidence not presented before the Estate Officer. This reinforces the strict procedural boundaries in public property eviction cases, affecting statutory tenants and sub-lessees nationwide.