SHANTIDEVI KAMALESHKUMAR YADAV vs STATE OF MAHARASHTRA .

The Supreme Court held that the Caste Scrutiny Committee violated the principles of natural justice by calling for the Caste Certificate Register and recording statements after the conclusion of the hearing without notifying the appellant, contravening the right to a fair hearing. The Court set aside the High Court's judgment and remitted the matter back to the Caste Scrutiny Committee for a fresh decision, ensuring that all parties are heard appropriately. The Court emphasized the need for expediency in resolving the matter, given its prolonged pendency.