SAYEEDUR REHMAN vs THE STATE OF BIHAR & OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the principle of natural justice was violated when the President of the Board of Secondary Education modified an earlier order without giving the appellant an opportunity to be heard, as mandated by Article 14 of the Constitution. The Court set aside the review order and the previous order of the Board, ruling that the appellant must be afforded a reasonable opportunity to present his case before any reconsideration. The High Court's decision was also invalidated, and the matter was remanded for proper hearing.