J.N. Puri vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh (Now State Of ...

The Supreme Court addressed the appeals against the Uttarakhand High Court's orders dismissing the appellant's restoration application for Writ Petition(M/B) No. 156/1987, originally dismissed for non-prosecution. The Court held that the appellant's belief that the writ petition was pending was reasonable due to misleading information from the High Court. The Court ultimately allowed the appeal, emphasizing the importance of fair opportunity and due process in judicial proceedings, particularly under Article 21 of the Constitution.