Supreme Court of India · 2012-08-06
Munna Lal Karosia vs State Of M.P. & Ors
- Citation / case number
- AIRONLINE 2012 SC 470
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Munna Lal Karosia
- Respondent
- State Of M.P. & Ors
- Author
- H.L. Gokhale
- Bench
- H.L. Gokhale
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order was unsustainable due to a violation of the principles of natural justice, as respondent No.6 was not present or heard, which could lead to serious adverse civil consequences for the appellant. The Court set aside the impugned order and allowed the appeal, emphasizing the necessity of fair hearing. Additionally, the Court found that the appellant acted in compliance with its prior order, thus overturning the contempt ruling against him.