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.