|Supreme Court of India
Natural Justice in Disciplinary Proceedings | Fresh Show Cause Notice Mandatory After Change of Charge : Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has ruled that disciplinary authorities cannot impose penalties based on allegations not included in the original show cause notice, even if the charges evolve during proceedings. This reinforces that professionals in regulated fields like medicine are entitled to clear, timely notice of accusations against them - ensuring fair hearing under Article 14 and the principles of natural justice.