The Supreme Court ruled bank mergers do not bypass landlord consent for eviction. Punjab National Bank must vacate premises by January 2027. This decision ends a four-decade legal dispute over property rights. The court emphasized tenant obligations under the Delhi Rent Control Act. Landlord consent remains essential for any transfer of tenanted property.

The Supreme Court ruled bank mergers do not bypass landlord consent for eviction. Punjab National Bank must vacate premises by January 2027. This decision ends a four-decade…

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday held that a tenant can be evicted under the Delhi Rent Control Act if its tenancy rights pass to another entity through a merger without…