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Setting aside administrative action on grounds of violation of natural justice principles doesn’t bar administrative authorities from proceeding afresh: SC

“Principles of natural justice are not applicable at the stage of reporting a criminal offence. Providing an opportunity of being heard prior to the commencement of a criminal action, would frustrate the very purpose of initiating a criminal proceeding, which is to meet the ends of justice”.

Case Briefs High Courts

‘Feeble excuses’; Bombay HC directs administrative action against Judicial Magistrate for non-compliance with order for expeditious disposal of trial

The Judicial Officer’s feeble excuses made in favour of non-compliance with the Court order could not be accepted; Judicial Officer is not performing duties seriously.

Cases Reported SCC Weekly

2024 SCC Vol. 3 Part 1

Administrative Law — Administrative Action — Administrative or Executive Function — File notings/Internal orders: In-principle approval and file notings do not give

Case Briefs High Courts

Utt HC | While exercising its powers of judicial review of any administrative action, Courts cannot interfere with administrative decision unless it suffers from vice of illegality, irrationality or procedural impropriety

Uttaranchal High Court: Lok Pal Singh, J., dismissed a petition which was filed aggrieved by the cancellation of selection process of the

Case Briefs High Courts

HP HC | Fixation of retirement age through government notification is an administrative action within the exclusive jurisdiction of State; not open to challenge in a court of law

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