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Natural Justice & Review

Fairness and reasonableness.

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  1. 1.What are the two principles of natural justice?

    Nemo judex in causa sua (rule against bias) and audi alteram partem (hear the other side).

    General principle

  2. 2.A.K. Kraipak v Union of India (1969) — held?

    Natural justice applies to administrative as well as quasi-judicial action; a selection board member who was a candidate vitiated the selection.

    (1969) 2 SCC 262

  3. 3.Om Kumar v Union of India (2001) — contribution?

    Recognised proportionality as a standard of review where fundamental rights are affected, with Wednesbury applying to other administrative action.

    (2001) 2 SCC 386

  4. 4.In re Delhi Laws Act (1951) — subject?

    Delegated legislation: the legislature cannot delegate essential legislative functions, but may delegate the power to make subordinate rules.

    AIR 1951 SC 332

  5. 5.Which Act gives citizens the right to information from public authorities?

    The Right to Information Act, 2005.

    RTI Act 2005