Ex-Parte Orders Can Have Disastrous Consequences, Should Be Passed Only In Case Of Real Emergency: Madras High Court

The Madras High Court ruled that ex parte orders should only be passed in cases of real emergency. The judgment underscores the importance of fair procedure, stressing that decisions made without hearing both parties should be an exception and not the rule. It emphasizes that courts must ensure that due process is followed to prevent any undue disadvantage to the parties who are not present.