Previous Year Question(s): Q. The rule against bias strikes at such factors which may improperly influence in arriving at a decision. Comment.  Important Observations: The principle of ‘rule against bias’ means that the adjudicator should be disinterested and unbiased.The prosecutor himself should not be a judge; that the judge should be a neutral and disinterested … Continue reading Rule Against Bias

Previous Year Question(s): Q. What are the various modes of judicial control of delegated legislation? Q. While conferring the power of delegated legislation on the administration, the enabling Act may specify the procedural safeguards to be followed in the exercise of the power. What are the consequences of non-compliance with the requirements as laid down … Continue reading Importance of Delegated Legislation

Previous Year Question(s): Q. Explain the pardoning powers of the President. Examine how far the Judicial Review can be exercised over such powers.  Important Observations: Article 72 empowers the President to grant pardon, reprieve, respite or remission of punishment, or to suspend, remit or commute the sentence of any person convicted of any offence in … Continue reading Pardoning Powers of the President of India

Previous Year Questions: Q. Analyze the relevance of doctrine of eminent domain under the constitution of India. Explain the limitations of this doctrine with the help of case laws.  Q. What do you understand by the term ‘Eminent Domain’? Discuss its relevance in the present day context.  Important Observations: Doctrine of Eminent domain, in its … Continue reading Doctrine of Eminent Domain

Previous Year Questions: Q. “Distinction between Quasi-Judicial and administrative functions is no longer the exclusive criteria for deciding whether or not the rules of Natural Justice apply.” Critically examine this statement.  Q. “Natural justice is not a made to order formula which has to be fitted to all situations with an iron-bound uniformity.” Comment. Refer … Continue reading Natural Justice in Administrative Law