In Brief
This case addresses the procedural rights of parties newly added in appeal who did not participate in the original writ petition. Appellants sought to challenge an order where a single judge had granted a writ petition concerning census records without hearing the appellants, who were not then parties. The Division Bench dismissed their appeal. The Supreme Court partly allowed the appeal, holding that when non-parties gain standing in appeal, they must be given a fair opportunity to file counter affidavits before the case is decided on merits. The Court remitted the writ petition to the single judge for fresh adjudication with all parties heard."
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