What is the key issue in the legal scenario: 'In Mehta v. Kapoor, Mehta, a tenant, sues Kapoor, a landlord, under the Indian Rent Control Act, for failure to provide basic amenities in the rented property. Mehta faced a blackout due to faulty wiring, which Kapoor knew about.'?
The key issue in Mehta v. Kapoor is whether the landlord (Kapoor) is liable for the harm to the tenant (Mehta) due to negligence in providing basic amenities, specifically, maintaining the electrical wiring.