My husband ran a shop without a formal agreement with the owner, but paid rent regularly. Now he’s passed away, and the owner wants to evict his wife. She wants to continue running the shop. Can she stay, or does the owner have the right to evict her? This happened in Birbhum district. Please advise.

In India, the legal status of a tenancy agreement is crucial. Without a formal agreement, the owner may have a stronger claim to evict the wife. However, her continued payment of rent and the lack of any explicit termination clause in the agreement could be considered as evidence of a tenancy. It’s advisable to consult a lawyer for legal advice specific to the situation in Birbhum district.