SURESH CHANDRA NANHORYA versus RAJENDRA RAJAK AND ORS.

Disposal of Civil Revision application by High Court without issuing notice to appellant and hearing only the applicant's advocate constitutes a clear violation of principles of natural justice, invalidating such adjudication.

Parties: Appellant: Suresh Chandra Nanhorya; Respondent: Rajendra Rajak; Respondent: Others
Jurisdiction: India
Judgment Date: 14 September 2006
Procedural Posture: Civil Appeal / Appeal From Single Judge Decision of High Court in Civil Revision and Review Application
Outcome: Appeal allowed; orders of Single Judge in Civil Revision and Review Application set aside; matter remitted to High Court for fresh consideration after due notice to appellant.
Legal Topics: Natural Justice, Notice Requirement, Civil Revision Under Section 115 CPC, Review Application

Civil Procedure Administrative Law Natural Justice Notice Requirement Civil Revision Under Section 115 CPC Review Application

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Parties

Suresh Chandra Nanhorya

Appellant

Rajendra Rajak

Respondent

Others

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From Single Judge Decision of High Court in Civil Revision and Review Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether disposal of Civil Revision without notice to appellant violates principles of natural justice
2 Propriety of adjudicating civil revisional proceedings without notice to affected parties

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; orders of Single Judge in Civil Revision and Review Application set aside; matter remitted to High Court for fresh consideration after due notice to appellant.

Orders

Orders of Single Judge in Civil Revision and Review Application set aside
Matter remitted to High Court for fresh consideration on merits after due notice to appellant