THE BOARD OF REVENUE, U. P. AND OTHERS vs SARDARNI VIDYAWATI AND ANOTHER

The Supreme Court held that under Section 56(2) of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899, the Board of Revenue must provide a hearing to parties aggrieved by its decisions, as the matter involves a quasi-judicial determination regarding the construction of an instrument and the application of the Act. The Court emphasized that even in the absence of explicit provisions for a hearing, principles of natural justice require that affected parties be heard, especially when significant financial implications are at stake. The appeal was allowed, reinforcing the necessity of judicial conduct in administrative proceedings.