https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=419298 The Calcutta High Court held that denying the petitioner the right to cross-examine witnesses and requiring questions in advance for cross-examination violated principles of natural justice. Relying on witness statements without allowing cross-examination was deemed a serious flaw, rendering the order null and void. The court set aside the impugned order, directing a fresh order in compliance with the law, emphasizing the necessity of cross-examination to ensure a fair process. Upholding the importance of natural justice, the ruling safeguards the right to a fair hearing in adjudication proceedings. en-us Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0530 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 08:59:54 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=419298 The Calcutta High Court held that denying the petitioner the right to cross-examine witnesses and requiring questions in advance for cross-examination violated principles of natural justice. Relying on witness statements without allowing cross-examination was deemed a serious flaw, rendering the order null and void. The court set aside the impugned order, directing a fresh order in compliance with the law, emphasizing the necessity of cross-examination to ensure a fair process. Upholding the importance of natural justice, the ruling safeguards the right to a fair hearing in adjudication proceedings. Case-Laws Customs Tue, 01 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/caselaws?id=419298