SIDDALINGAYYA vs GURULINGAPPA .

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to remand the case to the Trial Court for a fresh hearing, emphasizing that the defendants were not given sufficient opportunity to file their written statement, which prejudiced their defense. The Court noted that the Trial Court's failure to grant adequate time constituted a denial of natural justice. The High Court's imposition of costs on the defendants as a condition for filing their written statement was also affirmed, ensuring the plaintiff's interests were protected.