Supreme Court of India · 1969-04-29
A. K. KRAIPAK & ORS. ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
- Citation / case number
- SC 1967/415
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- A. K. KRAIPAK & ORS. ETC.
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA & ORS.
- Author
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (),SHELATM.,BHARGAVA, VISHISHTHA,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.
- Bench
- HIDAYATULLAH, M. (CJ),SHELAT, J.M.,BHARGAVA, VISHISHTHA,HEGDE, K.S.,GROVER, A.N.
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court held that the principles of natural justice apply to administrative proceedings, as they aim to secure justice and prevent miscarriage of justice, supplementing existing laws rather than supplanting them. In this case, the Acting Chief Conservator of Forests participated in the selection process while being a candidate, which constituted a violation of natural justice principles. The Court quashed the notification of selected officers, emphasizing the need for impartiality in administrative decisions.