This phrase is an established principle in the Indian law practice an…

This phrase is an established principle in the Indian law practice and was applied by the Supreme Court in several cases including the landmark decision of Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India. Her passport was confiscated by the governmental authorities without giving her any chance of prior hearing. Invoking its judicial review powers in administrative matters, the Supreme Court held that in the matter of confiscation of passport a hearing should have been given to the petitioner in the interest of the principles of natural justice. Consequently, a hearing was given and the passport was returned to her.
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