In Brief
The appellants challenged a High Court order dated 22.07.2016 that adversely affected them without providing them a hearing. The Supreme Court found that the order was passed in violation of principles of natural justice, as the affected parties were not heard. The Court partly allowed the appeal, directing the appellants to file applications for impleadment and modification before the High Court, which was requested to re-hear the matter and pass fresh orders within three months. The interim relief granted by the Supreme Court was to continue until fresh orders were passed.
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