Kanapathi Ravindran vs Govindan Prathaban – SC/APPEAL/218/2012-2024

In the case between Govindan Prathaban (plaintiff) and Kanapathi Ravindran (defendant), the court addressed whether the defendant sublet leased premises in violation of a lease agreement prohibiting such activity without written consent. The proceedings arose from the plaintiff’s claim for title, ejectment, and damages based on alleged unauthorized subletting to Ajantha Hardwares (Private) Limited. After the District Court dismissed the action, the High Court of Civil Appeal reversed, ruling in favor of the plaintiff. Upon review, it was determined that the defendant’s association with Ajantha Hardwares (Private) Limited did not equate to control or management sufficient to negate the finding of subletting. The Supreme Court affirmed the High Court’s decision, emphasized the proper interpr