Section 16: Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.

The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993Central Act · Act 10 of 1994

If, at any stage of the inquiry, the Commission—

(a) considers it necessary to inquire into the conduct of any person; or

(b) is of the opinion that the reputation of any person is likely to be prejudicially affected by the inquiry,

it shall give to that person a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the inquiry and to produce evidence in his defence:

Provided that nothing in this section shall apply where the credit of a witness is being impeached.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993
Section	16
Marginal note	Persons likely to be prejudicially affected to be heard.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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