POONAM KUMARI vs JAI PRAKASH PANDEY .

The Supreme Court held that the principles of natural justice require that a party must be given an opportunity to be heard before any adverse decision is made against them, as per Article 14 of the Constitution of India. The Court found that the appellant was not given notice in the writ proceedings, which led to a violation of her rights. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's order quashing the selection made by the Dealer Selection Board and directed that the appellant's case be reconsidered in light of her right to be heard.