Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET December 2014 Political Science
Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.
Assertion (A): The courts follow the Principle of natural justice while deciding a case.
Reason (R): Justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done.
ABoth A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A ✓ Correct
BBoth A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
CA is true, but R is false
DA is false, but R is true
Correct answer: (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A — Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
Explanation
★Both the assertion and the reason are true, and the reason correctly explains the assertion.
★The courts adhere to the principles of natural justice while deciding cases, which primarily ensures the rule against bias.
★The essential elements observed are providing adequate notice, ensuring a fair hearing, and maintaining impartiality.
★The maxim that justice should not only be done but should manifestly and undoubtedly be seen to be done explains why natural justice is followed.
★It emphasises that justice must not only occur but must also be seen to occur in a fair manner.
★The two classic principles of natural justice are that no one should be a judge in his own cause and that both sides must be heard.
★For NET, connect natural justice with the guarantee of a fair and reasonable procedure under Articles 14 and 21.
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