Bharat Petroleum Corpn Ltd vs Lalman R. Sharma & Ors

The Supreme Court found that the appellant, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd., was not given an opportunity to file a reply before the impugned judgment/order was passed in Writ Petition No.952 of 2009. The Court held that this lack of consideration constituted a violation of the principles of natural justice. Consequently, the Court set aside the impugned order and remitted the matter to the High Court for a fresh decision, ensuring the appellant's reply is considered.