#tenancy agreement

The Calcutta High Court has ruled that oral tenancy agreements, when evidenced by rent receipts and used for commercial purposes, fall squarely within the definition of commercial disputes under the Commercial Courts Act, 2015. This removes the myth that only written contracts trigger commercial court jurisdiction, impacting landlords, tenants, and businesses operating without formal leases across India.

Gauhati HC rules that a valid tenancy agreement and consistent documentary evidence establish landlord-tenant relationship, even if the tenant claims ownership. Disputed boundaries or subsequent sale agreements cannot negate tenancy rights if the evidence aligns with the agreement terms.