Ram Kumar & Anr vs State Of Rajasthan & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the applicability of Section 80 of the Code of Civil Procedure, ruling that a notice is required to be served to a public officer only if they have acted in their official capacity. The Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the Munsif's order, clarifying that the District Education Officer, as respondent No.3, did not need to be served as he had not engaged in any official act relevant to the case. Consequently, the appeals were dismissed, affirming the procedural correctness of the High Court's ruling.