Writ of Certiorari – Meaning and Constitutional Basis The writ of certiorari is a constitutional remedy through which the Supreme Court or a High Court […]
Category: OU LLB 3rd Sem Law of Administration
35. Reasoned Decisions
Reasoned decisions form the foundation of a fair legal system. A reasoned decision explains why an authority reaches a particular conclusion. Courts and administrative bodies […]
34. Excessive Delegation
Concept and Meaning Excessive delegation occurs when the legislature transfers its essential legislative functions to the executive or another authority beyond constitutional limits. Under Articles […]
33. Quasi-Judicial Functions
Quasi-Judicial Functions Quasi-judicial functions refer to powers exercised by administrative or executive authorities that resemble judicial decision-making but are not performed by regular courts. These […]
32. Post-Decisional Hearing
Post-Decisional Hearing: Concept and Meaning A post-decisional hearing refers to an opportunity of being heard that is granted after an administrative or quasi-judicial decision has […]
31. PIL
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Concept and Constitutional Basis Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a powerful judicial tool developed by Indian courts to make justice […]
30. Writ of Prohibition
Meaning and Constitutional Basis The writ of prohibition is a preventive constitutional remedy issued by a superior court to restrain an inferior court, tribunal, or […]
29. Henry VIII clause
Henry VIII Clause: Meaning and Origin A Henry VIII clause is a statutory provision that allows the executive to amend or modify a primary law […]
28. Welfare State
Concept and Constitutional Basis A Welfare State is a form of government where the State actively works to promote the social, economic, and political well-being […]
27. Promissory estoppels
Meaning and Scope of Promissory Estoppel Promissory estoppel is an equitable doctrine that prevents injustice when a person makes a clear promise and another relies […]