P.VIJAYALAKSHMI CHOUDHARY vs B.BALIAH (D) TH. LRS. .

The Supreme Court held that the High Court erred in dismissing the application for impleadment under Order 1 Rule 10 CPC, as the appellants had purchased the suit land during the pendency of the appeal. The Court emphasized that the right to be heard and to defend one's interest in the property is fundamental, and thus allowed the appeal, setting aside the High Court's order. The matter was directed to be disposed of on merits in accordance with law.