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19.Restrictive rules of standing are antithesis to a healthy system of administrative law” – Elucidate.
Administrative Law is primarily concerned with controlling administrative power and protecting individuals against arbitrary, unreasonable, or unlawful actions of the State. In a democratic welfare […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
15.Write a detailed note on the Rule of Fair Hearing
In a modern welfare State, administrative authorities exercise vast discretionary powers affecting the rights, liberties, and livelihood of individuals. Decisions related to employment, licensing, taxation, […]
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. […]
9. The Central Government empowered an authority not below the rank of District Magistrate to detain persons. The order was passed by Additional District Magistrate. Decide the validity.
Facts of the Case The Central Government, exercising its powers under a preventive detention law, issued a notification empowering an authority not below the rank […]
6. The relevant rule provided automatic termination of service on ground of absence of employee for a certain period. A remained absent for more than 2 years. He was terminated from service without giving an opportunity of hearing. Discuss and decide.
Facts of the Case A was an employee governed by service rules framed by the competent authority. One of the relevant service rules provided that […]