JOHRA AND ORS vs STATE OF HARYANA AND ORS

The Supreme Court held that the High Court's order directing the Deputy Commissioner to restore land to the Gram Panchayat without hearing the appellants violated the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that no order can be passed against a party without providing them an opportunity to be heard, as established in Sangram Singh vs. Election Tribunal (AIR 1955 SC 425). Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order, reinforcing the necessity of hearing all parties involved in judicial proceedings.