Kali Charan vs The State Of Uttar Pradesh

The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals concerning the interpretation of statutory provisions under the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code. The Court held that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to in administrative proceedings, specifically under Section 33 of the Code, which mandates a fair hearing before any adverse action is taken against a party. The Court emphasized that failure to provide such a hearing renders the proceedings void, thereby allowing the appeals to be allowed and the orders of the lower authorities to be set aside.