GOPAL GOVIND LAKADE v. THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA
Discusses the application of natural justice principles, particularly the right to notice and a fair hearing.
Court: Supreme Court of India
Citation: 2025 INSC 658
Decision Date: 06-05-2025
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General Principles of Law
- General Principles of Law: The judgment discusses the principles of natural justice, specifically focusing on the failure of the High Court to issue notice to the respondent(s) or provide reasons for not doing so before dismissing the criminal application seeking quashing of the FIR. The Supreme Court found this to be a violation of natural justice, stating, "violation of the principles of natural justice inasmuch as we are not able to gather any reason as to why the High Court was not inclined to even issue notice to respondent(s)". The court emphasized that either reasons should have been assigned for not issuing notice, or notice should have been issued, and a fair opportunity given to both sides before dismissing the complaint on merits.
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