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SUPREME COURT
KV Vishwanathan, JK Maheshwari, JJ
Krishnadatt Awasthy v. State of MP
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| 1. background details of selection and allegations. (Para 2 , 4 , 6 , 8) |
| 2. conflicting arguments on natural justice. (Para 3 , 11 , 12) |
| 3. principles of judicial review and natural justice. (Para 14 , 15 , 20) |
| 4. presence of bias and recusal mechanisms. (Para 17 , 26) |
| 5. audi alteram partem and its significance. (Para 30 , 36 , 37) |
| 6. conclusion and findings on natural justice. (Para 68 , 70 , 72) |
1. Heard Mr. Vivek Tankha, learned Senior Counsel appearing for the appellant. The respondents are represented by Ms. Mrinal Gopal Elker, learned counsel and Mr. Avdhesh Kumar Singh, learned counsel.
2. This matter is posted before this larger Bench on account of the split verdict rendered on 04/04/2024 by the two learned Judges of this Court. The case pertains to the validity of appointments made for the post of school teachers (Shiksha Karmi Grade III) in Janpad Panchayat, Gaurihar in the year 1998. Four Civil Appeals were filed before this Court by ten persons, who are alleged to be the relatives of the members of the selection committee and were placed in the final select list of 249 Shiksha Karmis.
3. While Justice JK Maheshwari upheld the finding to set aside the selection
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