Supreme Court of India · 2008-04-09
Novva Ads vs Secretary, Deptt. Of Municipal ...
- Citation / case number
- AIR 2008 SUPREME COURT 2941
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- Novva Ads
- Respondent
- Secretary, Deptt. Of Municipal ...
- Author
- Arijit Pasayat
- Bench
- Arijit Pasayat, S.H. Kapadia
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed multiple civil appeals and writ petitions, emphasizing the need for adherence to procedural fairness and the principles of natural justice as enshrined in Article 14 and Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The Court held that any decision affecting the rights of individuals must be made after providing them an opportunity to be heard, thereby reinforcing the legal principle that due process is essential in administrative actions. The judgment clarified that failure to comply with these principles would render the actions invalid, ensuring protection against arbitrary state action.