In Brief
The State of Haryana challenged a High Court order disposing of a criminal writ petition without impleading them as parties. The Supreme Court held that the High Court's disposal based on a Public Prosecutor's statement without hearing all affected parties violated natural justice principles. The Court set aside the order and remanded the case to the High Court with directions to implead the appellants, hear them, and dispose of the matter within four weeks. The respondents were permitted to request an inquest and release of the deceased's body in accordance with law.
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