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august 2004

Supreme Court of India · 2004-08-12

Cyril Lasrado (Dead) By Lrs. And Ors vs Juliana Maria Lasrado And Anr

Citation / case number
AIR 2005 SUPREME COURT 1367
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
Cyril Lasrado (Dead) By Lrs. And Ors
Respondent
Juliana Maria Lasrado And Anr
Author
Arijit Pasayat
Bench
Arijit Pasayat, C.K. Thakker

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court held that the Karnataka High Court's decision to remit a matter to the Land Tribunal without notifying the legal representatives of a deceased party violated principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that Section 48-A of the Karnataka Land Reforms Act, 1961 mandates proper representation of parties, especially when a party has died. The Court set aside the High Court's order, ruling that the appellants were entitled to be heard, thus ensuring fair adjudication in accordance with law.

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