Principles of natural justice - legality and validity of ...
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October 22, 2021
Principles of natural justice - legality and validity of ex-parte order - There is nothing to indicate as to how this affixing at company premise should be construed as sufficient notice to the petitioner nor is it found on record from any document that he was made aware of the show cause notice which led to the order impugned - The foundation of principle of natural justice is audi alteram partem, the necessity of grant of opportunity of hearing and no party is to be condemned unheard. Here, there appears to be a flagrant violation of the said principle which necessitates indulgence. - HC
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