Natural Justice

The Supreme Court held that shifting a doctor's disciplinary charge mid-inquiry without a fresh notice breached natural justice, and used Article 142 to cut his register removal to a censure.

The Supreme Court in Ex. Sqn. Ldr. R. Sood v. Union of India rules that disciplinary action after criminal discharge is generally impermissible, reinforcing fairness and reasoned decision-making.

The Supreme Court reinforces that NGT adjudicatory powers and natural justice cannot be compromised, holding that tribunals cannot delegate decision-making to committees or bypass fair hearing.

Supreme Court rules excise re-classification illegal, citing breach of natural justice and Rule 9B non-compliance.

SC reinforces legal discipline, limits judicial interference in insolvency proceedings. Highlights natural justice vs. expediency.

Supreme Court reaffirms procedural fairness: Evidence recording is mandatory in disciplinary inquiries involving major penalties.

Supreme Court underscores fairness in disciplinary actions, ruling that litigants should not suffer due to counsel's errors.