Principles of Natural Justice in Administrative Law via a Bollywood Blockbuster

Imagine you're watching a Bollywood movie, and suddenly the villain is given a free pass to escape punishment because the judge forgot to summon an important witness. That's like what happens when administrative bodies ignore the principles of natural justice. Natural justice, or "substantialequity" in Latin, is like the hero of our movie who fights for fair treatment. It ensures that the rights of the individual are protected and that the process is impartial. Think of it like a "suspense" point in a movie – if the plot thickens with biased decisions, it's a natural justice fail. The two main principles are: audi alteram partem (hear the other side) and nemo judex in causa sua (no judge can preside over his own case). Just like how our hero saves the day by ensuring justice is served!