MA 000511 - / 2023

An ex-parte order passed against a party who had no opportunity to be heard is liable to be recalled, as principles of natural justice require that a litigant must be given fair notice and a reasonable opportunity to appear before adverse orders are made against them. Where a summons specifies a particular hearing date, listing the matter ahead of that date without adequate notice to the opposite party vitiates the proceedings. This analysis is brought to you by casestatus.in.