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A.K. Kraipak v. Union of India

AIR 1970 SC 150

AIR 1970 SC 150 · Supreme Court of India

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Court
Supreme Court of India
Year
1970
Subjects
Administrative Law
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Natural justice applies to administrative (not only quasi-judicial) functions; duty to act fairly applies wherever rights are affected; rule against bias in selection processes

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        Massey, Administrative Law; Sathe, Administrative Law; Wade, Administrative Law

        Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.