LexisNexis's Handbook Of Natural Justice

LexisNexis’s Handbook of Natural Justice – Edition 2023 is a definitive and insightful guide to one of the most fundamental principles of administrative law. Crafted with clarity and authority, this handbook presents a thorough and practical exposition of the doctrines, rules, and case laws that govern the concept of natural justice in India.

This edition is tailored for law students, legal practitioners, judicial officers, academicians, and anyone involved in quasi-judicial or administrative decision-making. It captures the evolving jurisprudence surrounding fair hearing, bias, and procedural fairness, while providing a strong doctrinal foundation and contemporary relevance.

Key Features:

• Foundational Concepts Explained: Covers the core principles of audi alteram partem (hear the other side) and nemo judex in causa sua (no one should be a judge in their own case).

• Detailed Case Law Analysis: Includes landmark judgments from the Supreme Court and High Courts, with precise summaries and contextual explanations.

• Application in Administrative Actions: Explores the role of natural justice in service law, disciplinary proceedings, regulatory frameworks, and tribunal hearings.

• Current Legal Relevance: Discusses recent developments and how natural justice is interpreted in digital governance, automated decision-making, and emerging legal domains.

• Practical Insights: Offers guidance for drafting show-cause notices, conducting departmental inquiries, and ensuring procedural fairness in administrative orders.

Why This Book is Essential:

• Authoritative & Trustworthy: Published by LexisNexis, this title is backed by decades of legal publishing expertise and rigorous editorial standards.

• For Academic & Professional Use: Suitable for LL.B. and LL.M. students, aspirants of judicial and civil services, and practicing lawyers involved in service, administrative, or constitutional law.

• Clear, Concise & Practical: Written in a straightforward and engaging style, making complex legal doctrines accessible without diluting depth or accuracy.

LexisNexis’s Handbook of Natural Justice – Edition 2023 is an essential legal manual that not only explains but empowers. It ensures readers understand how natural justice operates as both a shield and a standard in the exercise of power—upholding fairness, accountability, and the rule of law.