Principles Of Natural Justice Not Mere Formality: Jharkhand High Court Quashes Blacklisting Order For Non-Compliance With Procedure

The Jharkhand High Court quashed a one-year debarment order against a medicine supplier, citing the lack of a specific show cause notice regarding blacklisting. The court held that proper procedural fairness was not followed, as the supplier was not adequately informed about the reasons for the debarment. The court’s decision reinforces the importance of providing detailed, specific notices before taking any punitive action against a party, ensuring that they have the opportunity to present their case.