STATE OF U.P. vs AYODHYA PRASAD PAL .

The Supreme Court set aside the impugned order of the High Court, holding that the State of U.P. was not given an opportunity to file a counter affidavit and argue its case. The Court remitted the matter back to the High Court, allowing the State one month to file its counter affidavit and two weeks for the writ petitioner to file a rejoinder. The Court emphasized the need for the High Court to dispose of the matter on merits after the submissions are made.