The question focuses on the principle that the rules of natural justice are not restricted to only what are strictly defined as 'quasi-judicial' functions. This concept broadens the application of fairness in decision-making processes.
This important legal principle, emphasizing the wide applicability of natural justice beyond narrow definitions, was significantly elaborated upon and established in a landmark judicial pronouncement.
The case that laid down this expansive principle is:
Directions : The following question consists of two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). You are to examine these two statements carefully and decide if the Assertion (A) and the Reason (R) are individually true and if so, whether the Reason (R) is a correct explanation of the Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) : An ex parte decree may be set aside if the defendant satisfies the court that he was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing when the suit was called for hearing.
Reason (R) : Under Order IX Rule 13 of the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908, the court must be satisfied that the summons was not duly served or that the defendant was prevented by sufficient cause from appearing when the suit was called for hearing.
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