Kerala HC order against former CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others raises a larger question of natural justice, say legal experts

Pinarayi, Riyas and Veena denied an opportunity to be heard, which can be construed as denial of natural justice and could be challenged in the High Court or the Supreme Court, they say.

Some also say that single judge’s order bypasses a law that mandates approval from the competent authority to conduct inquiry into public servants