STATE OF M.P. vs BHARAT SINGH BHATI .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court of Madhya Pradesh erred in allowing the writ application of Bharat Singh Bhati & Ors. without affording the appellants an opportunity to file a return. The Court set aside the orders of the High Court, directing the appellants to file their return within six weeks and mandating the High Court to dispose of the writ application within three months thereafter, ensuring a reasoned order in accordance with law. The appeal was allowed, with no order as to costs.