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 […]
Category: OU LLB 3rd Sem Law of Administration [ Case Laws]
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, […]
20. An acquitted person was kept in jail for 15 years without justification. What remedies are available against the State?
1. Facts of the Case An individual was prosecuted by the State for alleged criminal offences and was duly tried before a competent criminal court. […]
21. A tribunal of limited jurisdiction passed an order by erroneous interpretation of statute. Which writ can be issued?
1. Facts of the Case A statutory tribunal constituted under a specific Act was empowered to decide disputes strictly within the limits prescribed by that […]
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. […]
22. A regulation terminated service of a woman employee on her first pregnancy. Is it valid?
1. Facts of the Case A woman employee was appointed under a statutory body governed by specific service regulations. One of the regulations provided that […]
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 […]
23. An interview board included the candidate’s father. Though he abstained during son’s interview, selection was challenged. Decide.
1. Facts of the Case An educational institution/university constituted an interview board for the purpose of recruitment/selection to a post. One of the members of […]