Case Law Analysis
|Madras High Court
Natural Justice in Driving Licence Cancellation | FIR Alone Insufficient for RTO Action Without Hearing: Madras HC
Madras HC reinforces that Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) cannot cancel driving licences solely based on an FIR without affording the driver a fair hearing. The ruling mandates procedural fairness under administrative law, ensuring drivers receive a show-cause notice and opportunity to respond before any adverse action.