Constitutional validity of Jammu and Kashmir (Residential and Commercial Tenancy) Act, 2012 LAW G. Q. WANI The rent control legislation with respect to houses and shops is State- list subject under the Constitution of India. That is why each State has enacted its own Rent Control Act as per the needs and requirements of the State. The Rent Control Act has stood the test of constitutional validity on the ground of social welfare legislation as it “protects tenants … Read entire article »