The Scope And Limitations Of The Principle Of Natural Justice In Administrative Law

Sukhjeet Singh & Akriti Gupta, Symbiosis Law School Pune

ABSTRACT

The concept of natural justice has long been significant in the field of administrative law. The phrase "Natural Justice" refers to fundamental standards of justice that a plaintiff can rely on in court. Since the dawn of time, it has played a role in the justice system. This essay will discuss the idea of natural justice, including its history, foundational ideas, and most importantly, how it has changed over time and what it stands for now.

INTRODUCTION

The phrase "the Principles of Natural Law are easy to declare, but their precise extent is far less easy to define" appears in the landmark English decision Abbott v. Sullivan. It has been said that there is no one definition of natural justice, and the basic elements can only be listed with some degree of clarity. In the past, the terms "Natural Justice" and "Natural Law" were frequently used interchangeably, but in more recent times, a more specific definition has been offered to define certain standards of judicial procedure. This essay will discuss the idea of natural justice, including its history, foundational ideas, and most importantly, how it has changed over time and what it stands for now.