Constitutional Law

When Courts Say 'Do It Again!' βš–οΈ


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πŸ›οΈ The Power of Proper Process

🌟 Have you ever felt like a government decision was completely arbitrary? Like your permit got stuck, a job opportunity vanished, or someone's mercy petition was rejected without any real consideration? Today we explore when courts can force officials to reconsider their decisions!

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” Why administrative discretion isn't unlimited - even government officials must follow rules
  • βš–οΈ The difference between reviewing a decision and reviewing the process
  • 🎯 When courts say 'play the game again, but this time by the rules'

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Ramchandra vs. State of Chhattisgarh - When a one-line judicial opinion wasn't enough for a prisoner's freedom
  • ⭐ Mahmood Pracha vs. Central Administrative Tribunal - Why contempt proceedings failed without proper hearing

🎯 Key Legal Principles Made Simple:

  • πŸ“ Decisions must be 'informed, fair and reasonable' - not just yes or no
  • πŸŽͺ Courts act like referees checking if the game was played by the rules
  • πŸ”„ When process fails, courts don't decide for you - they make you decide again properly

πŸŽ™οΈ This episode reveals how procedural fairness protects all of us from arbitrary government power - and what you can do when officials don't follow proper process!

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Constitutional LawBy Sharad Bansal