MANNULAL FOMRA (D) BY LRS. vs STATE OF WEST BENGAL

The Supreme Court held that the dismissal of the appellants' cross-objections by the High Court without assigning any reason was improper. The Court emphasized that all parties must be given an opportunity to be heard, as mandated by principles of natural justice. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the impugned order was set aside regarding the cross-objections, and the matter was remanded to the High Court for a merits-based decision.