Poonam Kumari vs Jai Prakash Pandey & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, who was not given an opportunity to be heard in the writ proceedings, was entitled to challenge the dismissal of her Letters Patent Appeal under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The Court emphasized the necessity of fair hearing in administrative decisions affecting rights, and ruled that the Patna High Court's decision to remand the matter to the Dealer Selection Board for fresh consideration was appropriate. The appeal was dismissed, upholding the High Court's order.