Mohd. Jamal vs Union Of India & Anr

The Supreme Court addressed the validity of certain government actions under Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India, emphasizing the principles of natural justice and fair hearing. The Court held that any administrative action that adversely affects an individual's rights must be preceded by a reasonable opportunity to be heard, thereby reinforcing the necessity of procedural fairness in administrative decisions. The appeals were allowed, and the impugned orders were set aside, restoring the rights of the appellants.