STATE OF RAJASTHAN vs JEEV RAJ .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to restore the respondents' rights to the land under the order dated 23.04.1969, emphasizing that the State must provide proper opportunity for hearing before altering such orders, as mandated by principles of natural justice. The Court reiterated that the cancellation of the patta and subsequent actions by the State were not in accordance with due process, thereby affirming the High Court's ruling under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution. The appeal by the State was dismissed, maintaining the respondents' entitlement to the land.