under sub­section (3) of Section 432 of the CrPC or sub­section (3) of Section 473 of the BNSS, it results in the convict being taken to prison for undergoing the remaining part of the sentence. Thus, the benefit of remission stands withdrawn. Therefore, this drastic power cannot be exercised without following the principles of natural justice. A show cause notice must be served on the convict before taking action to withdraw/cancel remission. The show cause notice must contain the grounds on which action under sub­ section (3) of Section 432 of the CrPC or sub­section (3) of Section 473 of the BNSS is proposed to be taken. The concerned authority must give the convict an opportunity to file a reply and of being heard. After that, the authority must pass an order stating brief reasons. The principles of natural justice must be read into sub­section (3) of Section 432 and sub­section (3) of Section 473 of the BNSS. The convict whose remission has been Criminal Appeal @ Special Leave