Rajendra Prasad vs State Of U.P. & Ors

The Supreme Court held that the cancellation of the allotment of a Fair Price Shop to the appellant was invalid as it was done without providing an opportunity of hearing, violating the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that under Article 226 of the Constitution of India, the appellant was entitled to a fair hearing before any adverse action was taken against him. Consequently, the Court quashed the order of cancellation and the High Court's dismissal of the writ petition, allowing the appeal.