HC quashes order passed during Lokdown in breach of principles of natural justice

Gobind Enterprises Through Gurjinder Singh Vs State of Gujarat (Gujarat High Court) At the outset, it is contended by the petitioner that order is passed on 27.3.2020, when the whole nation was under lock down due to Covid19 and order is served upon the petitioner on 17.6.2020 and therefore, there was no effective hearing and the orders are passed in breach of principles of natural justice. On verification of the said fact on the record of petition, it is clearly established that order is passed on 27.03.2020. The petitioner has contended that no opportunity of being heard is given before pass...