| Legal Principle One of the principles of 'Natural Justice' states that, 'No person shall be a judge in his own cause'. |
| Facts Situation A, a driver of B, a Branch Manager of ABC Bank was caught, suspecting theft, in the bank premises. The Bank management instituted an enquiry and made B the enquiry officer. |
| Which of the following statements is correct? |
A) As B is a Bank Manager and not a judge, this principle is inapplicable.
B) Since the suspected theft was in the bank premises, the manager is the only competent person to enquire. Hence, the principle is not applicable.
C) Since B is the employer of A, B should not be conducting the enquiry on the basis of the given principle.
D) The principle will be applicable, only if the theft committed by A was in relation to the car.
Correct Answer: C
Solution :
Sol. It is evident that the suspect of theft 'A' is the driver (an employee) of 'B' who is the branch manager of ABC Bank. Therefore, B should not be conducting the enquiry on the basis of one of the principles of 'Natural Justice' states that, 'No person shall be a judge in his own cause'.
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