Articles
Clear explanations of Indian law, written for students: concepts, provisions and the cases that shaped them.
The Doctrine of Proportionality applies in cases where administrative actions violate rights, and the courts closely examine whether the actions taken by the authority were reasonable and appropriate.
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The Doctrine of Reasonableness in Administrative Law emphasizes that there must be a logical connection between the actions taken and the goals intended to be achieved. In other words, the measures taken by authorities…
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The principles of natural justice, known as the pillars of procedural fairness, are essential in legal systems around the world. These principles, audi alteram partem (hear the other side) and nemo judex in causa sua (n…
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The concept of excessive delegation is important in administrative law because it prevents the uncontrolled transfer of legislative power. It sets boundaries on the authority that administrative bodies can have, ensurin…
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When considering how courts should oversee public administration to prevent abuse of power and limit administrative discretion, different viewpoints emerge. Some argue for strict judicial control over executive actions…
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Delegated legislation, also known as secondary or subordinate legislation, is a process where the executive branch is given the power by primary legislation (laws made by Parliament) to create rules or laws needed to en…
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The Rule Against Bias means that decision-makers and judges should not have any personal, financial, or preconceived feelings or opinions that could affect their judgment in a case. They should be impartial and treat ev…
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The Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation was developed to ensure that government actions are held accountable. Often, it is challenging to seek relief from government policies and laws, so this doctrine was created to off…
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Contractual liability of the administration arises when the government is a party to a contract. The Indian Constitution addresses this through legal principles that hold the government accountable for its contractual o…
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The development and recognition of international law has been a gradual process. International law has been described as "one of the possible sets of laws for ordering the world," based "on the wills of all or many nati…
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Article 26 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT) embodies the principle of "Pacta Sunt Servanda," a Latin phrase meaning "Agreements Must Be Kept." This maxim is one of the fundamental foundations of la…
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The International Court of Justice identifies four main sources of international law under Article 38(1): treaties and conventions, customs, general principles of law, and judicial precedents and teachings. Among these…
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