https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=282230 A Commission of Inquiry cannot make adverse observations likely to prejudice a person's reputation without first giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard under Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The safeguard implements audi alteram partem at the stage when prejudicial comments are contemplated, because reputation is a protected facet of personal liberty. The writ challenge was not premature merely because no consequential government action had yet been taken; the prejudice arises from the remarks themselves. The absence of notice therefore vitiated the adverse portions of the report, which could not stand. en-us Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0530 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:27:00 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=282230 A Commission of Inquiry cannot make adverse observations likely to prejudice a person's reputation without first giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard under Section 8B of the Commissions of Inquiry Act, 1952. The safeguard implements audi alteram partem at the stage when prejudicial comments are contemplated, because reputation is a protected facet of personal liberty. The writ challenge was not premature merely because no consequential government action had yet been taken; the prejudice arises from the remarks themselves. The absence of notice therefore vitiated the adverse portions of the report, which could not stand. Case-Laws Indian Laws Tue, 16 Sep 2003 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=282230