AJIT KUMAR SINGH vs CHIRANJIBI LAL .

The appellants challenged the High Court of Patna's decision to dismiss their Second Appeal on merits in an eviction suit governed by the Bihar Buildings (Lease, Rent and Eviction) Control Act, 1982. The primary procedural issue arose because the High Court dismissed the appeal on merits despite the absence of the appellants' counsel during the hearing. The Supreme Court examined whether the matter should be remitted to the High Court for fresh disposal to ensure a fair hearing.