BOARD OF HIGH SCHOOL & INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION, U. P vs GHANSHYAM DAS GUPTA AND OTHERS

The Supreme Court held that the Examination Committee under the U.P. Intermediate Education Act, 1921, is required to afford an opportunity of being heard to examinees before cancelling their examination results, as this constitutes a violation of the principles of natural justice. The Court emphasized that even if the Committee acts administratively, it must still adhere to fair procedures when affecting rights. The judgment overturned the lower court's view that the Committee was not bound to act judicially, thereby reinforcing the necessity of the audi alteram partem principle in administrative actions.