STATE BANK OF INDIA vs RAJENDRA KUMAR SINGH & ORS.

The Supreme Court held that under Section 517 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898, the High Court was required to give notice to the appellant before reversing the trial court's order for the return of seized currency notes. The Court found that the absence of notice and opportunity to be heard rendered the High Court's order dated April 5, 1963, illegal. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, and the seized currency notes were ordered to be returned to the appellant, affirming the necessity of adhering to principles of natural justice in such proceedings.