GK Question

polity hard mcq

Violation of which principle of natural justice can be a ground for issuing Certiorari?

  1. Audi alteram partem only
  2. Nemo judex in causa sua only
  3. Both audi alteram partem and nemo judex in causa sua
  4. Neither; natural justice not relevant for writs

Answer: Both audi alteram partem and nemo judex in causa sua

Natural justice principles: (a) Audi alteram partem (hear the other side: right to notice, hearing, cross-examination), (b) Nemo judex in causa sua (no one should be judge in own cause: rule against bias). Violation of either can be ground for Certiorari to quash order of judicial/quasi-judicial body. Ensures fair procedure in administrative/judicial decisions.

Topic Writs - Natural Justice
Exam Relevance Procedural fairness ground question critical for UPSC Mains and Judiciary exams