AKHILESH SINGH @ AKHILESHWAR SINGH vs LAL BABU SINGH

The Supreme Court held that the Patna High Court erred in allowing additional evidence under Order XLI Rule 27 of the Code of Civil Procedure without providing the appellant an opportunity to rebut the evidence, thereby violating principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that the right to a fair hearing is fundamental, and failure to allow rebuttal evidence can lead to a miscarriage of justice. Consequently, the Supreme Court set aside the High Court's judgment and restored the trial court's decree in favor of the appellant.