Administrative Law

Administrative Law is the branch of public law that governs the activities, powers, and procedures of administrative agencies of the government, ensuring that executive actions remain within the scope of delegated authority and adhere to the principles of natural justice.

Why it matters

It acts as a mechanism for checks and balances by subjecting executive discretion to judicial review.
It protects the rights of individuals against the arbitrary exercise of state power.
It ensures transparency, accountability, and fairness in the functioning of public institutions and regulatory bodies.

How it is asked

Focus on the principles of natural justice, the doctrine of ultra vires, the scope of judicial review, and the balance between administrative efficiency and individual liberty as per the constitutional framework.

In the syllabus

Executive and Judiciary GS2
Separation of powers: dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions GS2
Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies GS2

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