Setting Aside Administrative Action For Violation Of Natural Justice Does Not Bar Administrative Authorities From Proceeding Afresh: SC
29 Apr, 2025
Setting aside administrative action for violation of natural justice does not bar administrative authorities from proceeding afresh: SC
The Supreme Court held that where an administrative action is set aside for violating the principles of natural justice, this does not bar the administrative authority from proceeding afresh in the matter. The Court clarified that principles of natural justice are not applicable at the stage of reporting a criminal offence, and that requiring a hearing before the commencement of a criminal action would frustrate the purpose of initiating criminal proceedings. SCC Online article