GOVERNMENT OF MYSORE & ORS. vs J. V. BHAT, ETC. ETC.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutionality of sections 3, 9, 12, and 15 of the Mysore Slum Areas (Improvement and Clearance) Act, 1958, which were challenged for violating principles of natural justice. The Court held that while the statute does not explicitly provide for a hearing, the principles of natural justice apply unless expressly excluded. Consequently, the provisions themselves were not unconstitutional, but the notifications issued under sections 3 and 9 could be invalidated if the authorities failed to adhere to these principles. The High Court's ruling striking down sections 3 and 9 was thus upheld, while section 15 was not addressed.