Supreme Court of India · 2019-01-03
UNION OF INDIA vs DR. O.P. NIJHAWAN
- Citation / case number
- SC 2015/19483
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- UNION OF INDIA
- Respondent
- DR. O.P. NIJHAWAN
- Author
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
- Bench
- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE K.M. JOSEPH HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE ASHOK BHUSHAN
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals arising from various lower court judgments, emphasizing the importance of adherence to procedural norms under the Civil Procedure Code. The Court reiterated that the principles of natural justice must be upheld in all proceedings, particularly in cases involving significant rights. The appeals were allowed, and the lower court's decisions were set aside, reinforcing the necessity for fair trial standards as mandated by Article 21 of the Constitution.