National Housing Development Authority vs D. S. Paranayapa – SC APPEAL NO. 48/2011-2011

In the case between D. S. Paranayapa (Plaintiff/Respondent) and the National Housing Development Authority (Defendant/Appellant/Petitioner), the court addressed the issue of whether the ex-parte trial date was properly fixed and whether the Defendant was unjustly denied an opportunity to file an answer. It was held that the ex-parte order was made based on an incorrect date, resulting from inconsistent journal entries, which deprived the Defendant of a fair chance to participate in the proceedings. The principle reaffirmed was that procedural fairness and adherence to due process are fundamental, and any departure leading to the deprivation of a party’s rights necessitates judicial intervention. The decision relied on the accurate scrutiny of the procedural record to ensure the integrity o