#Principles of Natural Justice

Rajasthan High Court upholds eviction notices for unauthorized religious structures near the Indo-Pak border, ruling that national security concerns override procedural objections under writ jurisdiction. The judgment reinforces that land revenue and colonization laws prevail in sensitive border zones, limiting constitutional remedies for affected parties.

Allahabad High Court quashes a penalty order under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 for violating natural justice principles by failing to serve prior notice. The ruling reinforces that administrative authorities must afford due process before imposing penalties, impacting all regulatory proceedings under the Act.

Bombay High Court quashed a compulsory retirement order, ruling that failure to furnish the inquiry report to the delinquent employee violates principles of natural justice, rendering disciplinary proceedings void. The Court reinstated the employee with full back wages and consequential benefits, reinforcing the right to a fair hearing in service law.

The Andhra Pradesh High Court upheld the binding nature of FCI's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for fortified rice quality control, rejecting millers' challenges. The court ruled that test results are final under appeal procedures, and millers' liability extends beyond mechanical blending, validating surprise inspections without prior notice.

ITAT Bangalore ruled that a revisionary order under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act is invalid if the Principal Commissioner fails to verify the existence of an expenditure claim before setting aside an assessment. The tribunal emphasized that such orders violate principles of natural justice and cannot be sustained without establishing a nexus between the assessee and alleged payees. This ruling reinforces the need for thorough inquiry before invoking revisionary jurisdiction.

Punjab and Haryana High Court rules that termination without show cause notice and hearing violates principles of natural justice, even for temporary positions.