HC quashes Ex-Parte order passed without hearing petitioner during Covid-19 Pandemic

Remankhan Belin Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) It is an admitted position that the impugned order dated 14.5.2020 is passed without hearing the petitioner and only on the short ground, the impugned order dated 14.5.2020 is hereby quashed and set aside and the authorities concerned shall pass a fresh order on merits without being influenced by the order impugned after giving an opportunity of hearing to the petitioner. The petitioner shall remain present for hearing on the date fixed by the authorities and the authorities shall inform the petitioner in advance. It is, however, clarifi...