#fair procedure

Allahabad HC quashed a termination order of a contractual conductor, ruling that denial of a fair hearing violates principles of natural justice, regardless of employment status. The court mandated a fresh inquiry with an opportunity for the employee to present a defense, reinforcing that procedural fairness is non-negotiable in disciplinary actions.

The Bombay High Court has clarified that allegations of bias in domestic enquiries under the Industrial Disputes Act cannot be sustained by mere dissatisfaction or subjective complaints. Fairness is upheld when signed statements are recorded, cross-examination is permitted, and procedural flexibility is applied-setting a critical benchmark for employers and labour courts handling disciplinary proceedings.

Madhya Pradesh High Court sets aside a disciplinary order where authorities relied on prior witness statements without affording the petitioner an opportunity to cross-examine. The ruling reinforces that natural justice mandates a fresh enquiry with full procedural fairness, especially when prior evidence is reused against a public servant.

Madhya Pradesh High Court holds that altering age limits after advertisement issuance violates fair recruitment principles, upholding K. Manjusree precedent.