UNION OF INDIA vs JYOTI PRAKASH MITTER

The Supreme Court held that Article 217(3) of the Constitution mandates the President to determine the age of a High Court Judge after consulting the Chief Justice of India. The Court emphasized that the principles of natural justice require that the affected party must be given a personal hearing when significant decisions regarding their rights are made. In this case, the respondent's request for an oral hearing was not adequately addressed, leading to a violation of natural justice principles, thus necessitating a reconsideration of the procedure followed by the President.