KUMAON MANDAL VIKAS NIGAM LTD. vs GIRJA SHANKAT PANT

The Supreme Court reiterated that the doctrine of natural justice is essential to secure justice and prevent its miscarriage, as established in A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India (1969) and further refined in Keshav Mills Co. Ltd. v. Union of India (1973). The Court emphasized that natural justice cannot be rigidly defined but must be flexible, depending on the circumstances of each case, ensuring that individuals have a reasonable opportunity to present their case and that administrative authorities act fairly and impartially. The judgment underscores the judiciary's role in correcting executive actions that violate these principles.