STATE OF BIHAR vs LAL KRISHNA ADVANI

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 cannot be overlooked, even in the absence of explicit statutory requirements. The judgment upheld the High Court's decision that the State's failure to adhere to these principles rendered the inquiry proceedings invalid, thereby reinforcing the necessity of following due process in administrative inquiries.