2026 Supreme(Online)(Mad) 25393
IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS
ABDUL QUDDHOSE, J
K.Madhappan – Appellant
Versus
The District Registrar, Dharmapuri – Respondent
Advocates:
For the Appellants/Petitioners: Mr.R.Naresh Kumar
For the Respondents: Mr.U.Baranidharan, SGP
The denial of the opportunity to present a case constitutes a violation of natural justice, requiring the quashing of non-speaking orders.
Headnote:The petitioner challenged the refusal check slip issued by the third respondent for not presenting the original parent document, violating principles of natural justice. The Court determined that the petitioner was denied an opportunity to present his case adequately. It quashed the refusal and mandated a remand for fresh consideration of the settlement deed, ordering a final decision based on merits. The petition is disposed with directions for due consideration and adherence to principles of natural justice.