Surinder Singh Kanda v Federation of Malaya

Surinder Singh Kanda v The Government of the Federation of Malaya (1962) 28 MLJ 169 was a leading case in Malaysia.

Officer Surinder Singh Kanda " was supplied with a report of the board of inquiry.

The question arose whether the hearing by adjudicating officer was vitiated by Insp.

The court must apply the existing law with such modifications as may be necessary to bring it into accord with the Constitution.

He must know what evidence has been given and what statements have been made affecting him: and then he must be given a fair opportunity to correct or contradict them.