State Of U.P vs Heera Lal

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal filed by the State, setting aside the High Court's order which did not permit the State to file its counter affidavit in Writ Petition No. 2049 of 2005. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing the State an opportunity to present its case, thereby remitting the matter back to the High Court for a fresh decision in accordance with law. The judgment underscores the principle of fair hearing as enshrined in Article 14 of the Constitution of India.