Charanjit Singh vs State Of J&K Th:Commnr & Ors

The Supreme Court allowed the appeal against the High Court's order dated 26th May 2005 and 10th August 2007, which had reversed a Single Judge's decision without providing the appellant an opportunity to be heard, violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized the necessity of a fair hearing before any reversal of a decision. The matter was remitted back to the Division Bench of the High Court for a fresh decision in accordance with law, preferably within three months.