Ram Naresh Prasad vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the legality of the Jharkhand High Court's order allowing a revision petition against the Chief Judicial Magistrate's acceptance of a final report under Sections 413 and 414 IPC. The Court held that the appellant was not given an opportunity to be heard, violating principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court quashed the High Court's order and restored the Chief Judicial Magistrate's acceptance of the final report, emphasizing the necessity of fair hearing under Article 21 of the Constitution.