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 […]
Tag: public interest litigation
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, […]
26. Examine the various controls over the functioning of public corporations.
Examine the Various Controls Public corporations play a crucial role in a modern welfare State. They are created by statutes to carry out important commercial, […]
5. X, Y, and Z are appointed as judges of High Court. An advocate files a petition before the High Court challenging their appointments. Discuss whether an advocate has locus standi to challenge the appointment of judges
Facts of the Case X, Y, and Z were appointed as judges of a High Court following the constitutional procedure prescribed under Articles 217 and […]
49. Social Action Litigation
Meaning and Concept of Social Action Litigation Social Action Litigation (SAL) is a progressive judicial mechanism developed to provide access to justice for marginalized and […]
31. PIL
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) – Concept and Constitutional Basis Public Interest Litigation (PIL) is a powerful judicial tool developed by Indian courts to make justice […]
12. Locus standi
Meaning and Concept of Locus Standi Locus standi is a core legal principle that decides who has the right to approach a court for relief. […]
Legal Realism.
Meaning and Concept of Legal Realism Legal Realism is a school of jurisprudence that emphasizes that law is not merely a set of abstract rules […]
Examine the Scope of Writ Jurisdiction of Supreme Court under the Constitution of India.
Overview of the Writ Jurisdiction The Constitution of India guarantees certain fundamental rights to every citizen, and to ensure their effective enforcement, it empowers the […]