HC sets aside NAA’s ruling against Franchisee of McDonald’s

Hardcastle Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. Vs Union of India (Bombay High Court) The main contention of the Petitioner is of violation of the principles of natural justice. Petitioner contends that since the hearing was only by three members and the impugned order is by four members, it is in breach of principles of natural justice. The Petitioner was not afforded an opportunity to present its case before Mr. Amand Shah, the fourth signatory. The Petitioner further contends that the Rules provides that if the difference of opinion occurs, the opinion of the majority is to be considered and, if equality ...