Court-Appointed Commissioner Can't Be Used To Collect Evidence For Parties: Jharkhand HC Rejects Plea Seeking Survey Of Disputed Property

The Kerala High Court ruled on the distinction between substantive and procedural provisions in law, specifically concerning the test of prejudice. The Court emphasized that procedural irregularities alone are not sufficient to render a case invalid unless they result in actual prejudice to the parties involved. The ruling reinforced the principle that procedural laws are meant to ensure fairness, and a party must demonstrate how the procedural error directly affected their rights. This decision is crucial for maintaining balance in the legal system by distinguishing between procedural defects and substantial harm to the parties.