Mohd.Zafar vs State Of Uttarkhand

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order dated 17th July, 2007, which set aside the Additional Sessions Judge's order without notice to the accused, was unsustainable. The Court emphasized the necessity of providing notice to the accused before making such decisions, thereby upholding the principles of natural justice. The appeal was allowed, and the matter was remitted to the High Court for a fresh decision in accordance with law.