SANTOSH SOOD vs GAJENDRA SINGH .

The Supreme Court addressed the jurisdiction of the High Court in ordering the demolition of property without affording the appellant an opportunity to be heard, as mandated by principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the High Court's actions, based on oral submissions and without proper notice to the appellant, violated the right to a fair hearing under Article 14 of the Constitution. Consequently, the Court set aside the High Court's orders and directed that the appellant be given an opportunity to present their case before any further action is taken regarding the property.