HARBANSH LAL vs BRIJ RANI

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of a writ petition for want of prosecution can be restored if the petitioner has complied with interim orders, as per the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the appellant had deposited the required rent and damages, thus justifying the restoration of the writ petition. The Court ordered a stay on dispossession pending compliance with the High Court's previous order, reinforcing the importance of adherence to procedural requirements under Article 226 of the Constitution.