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An Order Stands on Its Own Reasons
Scope
The rule that the validity of a statutory order is judged by the reasons stated in it, not by reasons supplied later in an affidavit.
Authorities to start from
- Mohinder Singh Gill v. Chief Election Commissioner, (1978) 1 SCC 405
- Commissioner of Police v. Gordhandas Bhanji, AIR 1952 SC 16
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