State Of M. P. & Ors vs Bharat Singh Bhati & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the High Court of Madhya Pradesh erred in allowing the writ application of Bharat Singh Bhati & Ors. without providing the State of Madhya Pradesh an opportunity to file a return. The Court set aside the orders of the High Court, including the dismissal of the review application and the writ appeal, directing the appellants to file their return within six weeks and the High Court to dispose of the writ application within three months thereafter. The outcome was that the appeal was allowed, ensuring due process was followed.