Short Note: Ridge v. Baldwin.

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Facts Charles Ridge , the Chief Constable of Brighton, was prosecuted for conspiracy to obstruct the course of justice. He was acquitted, but during the trial the judge made adverse remarks regarding his leadership. The Brighton Watch Committee thereafter met and dismissed him from service under the Municipal Corporations Act, 1882 — without giving him notice of the charges or any opportunity of hearing. Ridge appealed to the Home Secretary (which was dismissed) and then sued for a declaration t