Supreme Court of India · 1972-02-04
DAUD AHMED vs DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, ALLAHABAD & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1971/60266
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- DAUD AHMED
- Respondent
- DISTRICT MAGISTRATE, ALLAHABAD & ORS.
- Author
- SIKRI, S.M. (),GROVER, A.N.,RAY, A.N.,PALEKAR, D.G.,BEG, M. HAMEEDULLAH
- Bench
- SIKRI, S.M. (CJ),GROVER, A.N.,RAY, A.N.,PALEKAR, D.G.,BEG, M. HAMEEDULLAH
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court ruled that the requisition order under Section 3 of the U.P. (Temporary) Accommodation Requisition Act, 1947 was invalid as it was issued without providing the petitioner an opportunity to be heard, violating the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the right to a fair hearing is a fundamental aspect of due process, particularly in matters affecting property rights. Consequently, the requisition order was quashed, restoring possession of the premises to the petitioner.