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Tag: Administrative Law
18.Explain the scope and application of the maxim audi alteram partem
Administrative authorities in a modern welfare State exercise wide powers that directly affect the rights, liberties, and legitimate expectations of individuals. Decisions relating to employment, […]
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.Discuss with the help of decided cases the judicial control exercised over delegated legislation
In a modern welfare State, the Legislature alone cannot make laws to meet every administrative, technical, and local requirement of governance. As a result, the […]
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.Discuss the Tortious liability of the Government in the light of decided cases
In a modern welfare State, the Government performs a wide range of activities that directly affect citizens. These activities are not limited to sovereign functions […]
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. […]