Meaning of the Rule Against Bias The rule against bias is based on the maxim “nemo judex in causa sua”, meaning no one should be […]
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19. An Act empowered Government to amend provisions of the Act itself. It was challenged as excessive delegation. Decide.
Facts of the Case The Legislature enacted a statute dealing with a particular subject of public administration. One provision of the Act empowered the Government […]
24. Explain the judicial and legislative control of delegated legislation.
Meaning of Delegated Legislation Delegated legislation refers to rules, regulations, bye-laws, orders, or notifications made by the executive or administrative authorities under powers delegated by […]
18. A Government Department confiscated perishable goods which later perished during investigation. No offence was proved. Can the citizen sue for damages?
Facts of the Case A Government Department, acting under statutory powers, confiscated certain perishable goods belonging to a citizen during an investigation for an alleged […]
17. A prisoner filed a PIL complaining about brutal assault in jail. Is such PIL maintainable?
Facts of the Case A prisoner lodged in a government jail filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) alleging that he was subjected to brutal physical […]
16. The Government granted mining lease on pick-and-choose basis to a politically influential person. Can a public-spirited citizen challenge it?
Facts of the Case The Government granted a mining lease to a person who was politically influential. The grant was made on a pick-and-choose basis, […]
Examine the concept of state liability with the help of decided cases
Meaning and Nature of State Liability State liability refers to the legal responsibility of the government for acts or omissions committed by its servants while […]
15. Municipal authorities failed to clear garbage causing nuisance. What writ can be issued by High Court?
Facts of the Case Municipal authorities entrusted with statutory duties relating to public sanitation and waste management failed to clear accumulated garbage in a locality. […]
14. A Police Constable was dismissed from service without giving him any opportunity to defend the charges. Is such dismissal valid?
Facts of the Case A Police Constable serving under the State Government was dismissed from service on the allegation of misconduct. The dismissal order was […]
Explain the review of administrative discretion.
Meaning of Administrative Discretion Administrative discretion refers to the freedom granted by law to administrative authorities to decide how a power should be exercised in […]