Multiple choice

The idea of post-decisional hearing has been developed to

  1. establish supremacy of the Supreme Court

  2. have a democratic society

  3. maintain a balance between administrative efficiency and fairness

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Post-decisional hearing takes place where it may not be feasible to hold pre-decisional hearing. This principle was laid down in Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India. This post decisional hearing cannot be treated as a substitute of pre-decisional hearing, the reason being that for the aggrieved person, pre-decisional hearing affords such better safeguards.

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