K. Prabhakar Hegde vs Bank Of Baroda

The Supreme Court revisited the principles of natural justice, emphasizing that non-observance of natural justice is inherently prejudicial, regardless of whether it would have made a difference in the outcome. The case involved the challenge to the supersession of the New Delhi Municipal Committee, which was argued to violate the right to be heard. The Court reaffirmed that failure to observe natural justice principles constitutes prejudice, independent of the actual impact on the decision. The judgment underscores the importance of natural justice in administrative actions and the need for fair procedures.