Assertion (A): Every individual should be given an opportunity to be heard before any decision affecting their rights or interests is made.
Reason (R): The principle of "Audi Alteram Partem" is a fundamental component of the principles of natural justice which ensures fairness and equity in judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative decisions.
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Both (A) and (R) are correct and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
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Both (A) and (R) are correct but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
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(A) is correct but (R) is not correct
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(A) is not correct but (R) is correct