Is It Legal for Landlords to Evict Tenants Without Notice in India?

No, landlords cannot legally evict tenants without proper notice.

Under the Rent Control Acts applicable in various Property Acts, 1882 (Section 106), landlords must provide a minimum 15-day notice for monthly tenants unless otherwise agreed.

Eviction can only occur through valid grounds such as non-payment of rent, subletting, or property misuse. In Krishna Ram Mahale v. Shobha Venkat Rao (1989), the Supreme Court emphasised the tenant’s right to lawful possession.

Forceful or noticeless eviction is illegal and punishable under criminal trespass laws.