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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
13. Ornaments recovered by police were stolen from police custody after disposal of case. Should the Government compensate the owner?
Facts of the Case Certain ornaments belonging to an individual were recovered by the police during the course of investigation of a criminal case. After […]
12. Students were expelled based on statements recorded behind their back without cross-examination. Decide the validity.
Facts of the Case Certain students of an educational institution were alleged to have committed acts of indiscipline. Based on these allegations, the disciplinary authority […]
11. A State Government promised sales tax exemption to new industries but later withdrew it. The company relied on the promise and challenged the withdrawal. Decide.
Facts of the Case The State Government announced an industrial policy granting sales tax exemption to newly established industries with the objective of promoting industrial […]
10. Under the sales tax act, power was delegated to Government to fix rates between minimum and maximum. A trader challenged it as excessive delegation. Will he succeed?
Facts of the Case Under a Sales Tax Act enacted by the legislature, the power to fix the rate of sales tax was delegated to […]