SUPREME COURT OF INDIA
Uday Umesh Lalit, S. Ravindra Bhat, Sudhanshu Dhulia, JJ.
P. Varavara Rao – Appellant
Versus
National Investigation Agency & Anr. – Respondents
SLP (Crl.) No. 5913 of 2022 with SLP(Crl) No. 5931 of 2022
Decided On : 19-07-2022
NOTICE - Controversy - The court issued a notice returnable on 10.08.2022 without formal notice, as the matter was considered for disposal on the next occasion. The actual service of notice was dispensed with due to the appearance of the learned Additional Solicitor General. Additional papers or materials were to be filed by 02.08.2022, and any rejoinder by 08.08.2022.
ORDER
1. Considering the nature of the controversy involved in the matter, it is put to the learned counsel for the parties that the matter shall be disposed of on the next occasion.
2. Since we have not issued any formal notice till this date, notice is hereby issued, returnable on 10.08.2022.
3. As Mr. S.V. Raju, learned Additional Solicitor General is appearing in the matter, the actual service of notice is dispensed with.
4. A compilation has been placed on record by learned Additional Solicitor General. In case any other paper(s)/material is/are to be placed on record, the same shall be filed on or before 02.08.2022.
5. Rejoinder, if any, be filed on or before 08.08.2022.
Procedural requirements for issuing notice and filing of additional papers in a legal matter.
Court recognizes the necessity for fair hearing by issuing notice to respondents in a writ petition.
The court emphasized the necessity for timely adjudication in civil proceedings.
Proceedings under the impugned show cause notice are stayed until the order of refund is reversed by the competent authority.
A representative's acceptance of notice nullifies the need for formal notice issuance in a writ petition.
The court's decision emphasized the importance of providing an opportunity for the respondents to respond within a reasonable time, in line with principles of natural justice.
The court emphasized timely adjudication of applications in civil proceedings.
The court emphasized procedural compliance in issuing notice to respondents in a legal matter.
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