State Of Bihar vs Lal Krishna Advani & Ors

The Supreme Court addressed the issue of non-compliance with the principles of natural justice in the context of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952, specifically Section 8B. The Court emphasized that the right to be heard is fundamental and operates even in the absence of explicit statutory provisions. The appeal by the State of Bihar was dismissed, affirming the High Court's ruling that the Commission's findings were invalid due to procedural lapses, thereby upholding the necessity of adhering to natural justice principles in administrative inquiries.