Supreme Court of India · 2009-08-04
Rampal vs State Of Haryana & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2009 SUPREME COURT 3207
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Rampal
- Respondent
- State Of Haryana & Ors
- Author
- Tarun Chatterjee
- Bench
- Tarun Chatterjee, R.M. Lodha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of the appellant's caste certificate violated the principles of natural justice, as he was not given an opportunity to be heard before the cancellation. The Court emphasized that the authorities must provide a hearing and a reasoned order regarding the caste certificate dispute. Consequently, the impugned order of the High Court was set aside, and the Tehsildar was directed to resolve the matter within three months.