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2026 Supreme(Chh) 145

HIGH COURT OF CHHATTISGARH AT BILASPUR
SANJAY KUMAR JAISWAL, J.
Ashutosh Dwivedi, S/o. Rajeshwar Prasad Dwivedi – Petitioner
Versus
Aditi Dwivedi, W/o. Ashutosh Dwivedi – Respondent
CRMP No.3019 of 2025
Decided On : 14-01-2026

Advocates Appeared:
For the Petitioner: Shri. Mayank Chandrakar, Adv.

Judicial review requires adherence to procedural fairness; decisions lacking rationality and proportionality may be quashed.

Headnote:(A) The principles governing the grounds for judicial review - The court's jurisdiction is limited to examining the legality and rationality of the challenged decision, ensuring that it must not be deemed arbitrary or unreasonable. (Paras 5, 7)

Facts of the case:
The petitioner challenged the administrative decision taken against him, seeking a judicial review on the grounds of unreasonableness and lack of adherence to proper procedure.

Findings of Court:
The court found that the principle of proportionality must be observed and that the decision-making process must align with established legal standards to ensure fair outcomes.

Issues: The issues addressed include whether the decision was arbitrary and whether proper procedure was followed in the making of the administrative decision.

Ratio Decidendi: The court reasoned that decisions made without following due process and lacking rational basis are subject to being set aside in judicial review, reinforcing the need for procedural fairness and proportionality in administrative actions.

Result: Petition allowed, and the decision quashed.

JUDGMENT :

SANJAY KUMAR JAISWAL, J.

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