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Alok Kumar And Another vs State Of U.P. Thru Special Secy. Basic ... on 7

rejected keeping in view the principles of "Useless Formality" theory. Elaborating his arguments, he further submitted that before the Writ Court, the appellant ... useless formality" theory, it must be noted, is an exception. Apart from the class of cases of "admitted or indisputable facts leading only

also referred to. 31. The application of the principles of 'useless formality theory' as an exception to the principles of natural justice ... granted. 38. It would be in such situation that 'useless formality theory' may be pressed into if it would be reasonable to believe

Ruksar Khan vs State Of U.P. And 3 Others on 8 July, 2020 Equivalent

principles of natural justice also took note of the 'useless formality' theory. The observations made in earlier judgement in M.C. Mehta ... others , 1999 (6) SCC 237 were alluded to. The 'useless formality' theory stipulates that in cases where despite non-observance of the principles

noted above, and the principles of "Useless Formality" theory as also the observations made by the Hon'ble Apex Court, quoted hereinabove

Sunil And Others vs State Of U.P. on 13 January, 2020 Bench: Bachchoo Lal