Union Of India vs Mohan Lal Capoor & Others on 26 September, 1973
In Union of India v. Mohan Lal Capoor, AIR 1974
SC 87 it has been held that reasons are the links between the
materials on which certain conclusions are based and the actual
conclusions. They disclose how the mind is applied to the subject-
matter for a decision whether it is purely administrative or quasi-
judicial and reveal a rational nexus between the facts considered
and conclusions reached. The reasons assure an inbuilt support to
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the conclusion and decision 8 reached. Recording of reasons is also
an assurance that the authority concerned applied its mind to the
facts on record. It is vital for the purpose of showing a person that
he is receiving justice.