Natural Justice in Administrative Law
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What is the principle that allows post-decisional hearing in certain circumstances?

  • Principle of Imminent Danger
  • Principle of Natural Justice (correct)
  • Doctrine of Imminence
  • Doctrine of Necessity

What was the outcome of the request for post-amalgamation hearing in Shepherd v. Union of India?

  • The Supreme Court dismissed the case.
  • The Supreme Court denied post-decisional hearing. (correct)
  • The Supreme Court granted post-decisional hearing.
  • The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the private banks.

What is one of the factors considered in determining whether pre-decisional or post-decisional hearing is mandated?

  • Public interest involved (correct)
  • Government's administrative implications
  • Financial burden on the government
  • All of the above

What is the ultimate goal of providing a hearing, whether pre-decisional or post-decisional?

<p>To uphold the principles of natural justice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situation might post-decisional hearing be justified?

<p>When the action to be taken can brook no delay (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the three-part balancing test in determining the type of hearing?

<p>It determines whether pre-decisional or post-decisional hearing is mandated (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of an action being found contrary to law?

<p>Adequate compensation is provided (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key principle underlying the concept of post-decisional hearing?

<p>Principle of Modification of Natural Justice (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle of 'Audi Alteram Partem' commonly known as?

<p>No man can be punished unheard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which year was the L Ridge Vs Baldwin case decided?

<p>1964 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the mistake made by the Watch Committee in the L Ridge Vs Baldwin case?

<p>They did not give the Constable a chance to be heard (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the right of oral hearing recognized as part of the principles of Natural Justice in?

<p>None of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum standard required to comply with the principles of Natural Justice?

<p>Reasonable opportunity of being heard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the decision of the Court of Appeal in the L Ridge Vs Baldwin case?

<p>The Watch Committee was not bound to observe the principles of Natural Justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the eventual decision of the House of Lords in the L Ridge Vs Baldwin case?

<p>The Watch Committee's decision was null and void (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the principles of Natural Justice laid down in the L Ridge Vs Baldwin case?

<p>Right to be heard, right to a notice of misconduct, and right of oral hearing in answer to charges (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle 'Audi Alteram Partem' assert?

<p>No party should be condemned without being heard. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the right to a fair hearing?

<p>Right to have the final decision made in one’s favor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which stage is considered the initial step in the hearing process?

<p>Notice (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What must a 'show cause notice' contain?

<p>Sufficient information about the nature of charge and penalty proposed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an order is passed without giving notice?

<p>The order is considered invalid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'reasoned decisions or speaking orders'?

<p>Decisions accompanied by a clear explanation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which concept is NOT included in the right to a hearing?

<p>Right to a biased decision (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which principle is a sine qua non of every civilized society?

<p>Right to a hearing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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