Jaswant Singh And Ors. vs State Of Madhya Pradesh And Ors.

The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of the appellants' appointment as Lower Division Clerks by the Collector under Section 83 of the Panchayat Adhiniyam, 1981 was invalid due to the failure to provide an opportunity of hearing as mandated by Section 83(2). The Court emphasized that no order detrimental to a party could be made without affording them a chance to be heard. Consequently, the Court quashed the cancellation order and reinstated the appellants in service, allowing the appeal.