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The core principle of a federal constitution is the division of powers and responsibilities between the central government and the states. This idea of separating powers was first introduced by the Greek philosopher Ari…
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Delegated legislation, also known as subordinate or subsidiary legislation, refers to laws created by individuals or bodies who have been given the authority to do so by the primary legislative body, such as Congress. T…
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In addition to its traditional roles of maintaining law and order, delivering justice, and safeguarding citizens, the state has taken on many new responsibilities in modern times. These include various development, plan…
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The Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel is an equitable principle. It means that if one party makes a clear promise to another, through words or actions, with the intention of creating or affecting a legal relationship, tha…
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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 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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