Administrative Law

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Published by: Lawphoria

Last updated: November 20, 2025

Browse the articles below — a handpicked collection of legal insights, case studies, and explainers across key topics. Dive in and explore the law, one post at a time.

Sr. No. Topic Name
Introduction to Administrative Law
1 Meaning, Nature & Scope of Administrative Law
2 Growth & Reasons for the Growth of Administrative Law
3 Administrative Law vs Constitutional Law
4 Rule of Law – Meaning, Evolution & Application in India
5 Separation of Powers – Concept & Relevance to Administrative Law
Legislative Functions of Administration
6 Delegated Legislation – Meaning & Need
7 Types of Delegated Legislation
8 Control over Delegated Legislation – Legislative, Judicial & Procedural
9 Sub-delegation – Rules & Limitations
Executive & Administrative Actions
10 Administrative Directions – Nature & Enforceability
11 Administrative Discretion – Meaning, Need & Problems of misuse
12 Judicial Control of Administrative Discretion
13 Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
14 Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel
Quasi-Judicial Functions
15 Administrative vs Quasi-Judicial Action
16 Principles of Natural Justice – Audi Alteram Partem
17 Principles of Natural Justice – Rule Against Bias
18 Right to Reasoned Decisions (Speaking Orders)
19 Exceptions to Natural Justice
Judicial Review of Administrative Action
20 Judicial Review – Meaning & Scope
21 Grounds of Judicial Review – Illegality, Irrationality, Procedural Impropriety
22 Proportionality Doctrine
23 Writ Jurisdiction under Articles 32 & 226
24 Habeas Corpus
25 Mandamus
26 Certiorari
27 Prohibition
28 Quo Warranto
Liability of the State
29 Contractual Liability of the State
30 Tortious Liability of the State
31 Sovereign vs Non-Sovereign Functions
32 Government Privilege in Evidence – Sections 123–124, Indian Evidence Act
Public Undertakings & Corporations
33 Government Companies & Corporations – Nature & Control
34 Instrumentalities & Agencies of the State (Article 12 tests)
Tribunals & Regulatory Authorities
35 Tribunal System in India – Concept & Evolution
36 Constitutional Validity of Tribunals
37 Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985
38 Regulatory Authorities – Concept & Need
Ombudsman Mechanisms
39 Lokpal & Lokayukta – Powers & Functions
40 Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
41 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) – Role in Administrative Framework
Miscellaneous & Emerging Areas
42 Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Administrative Law
43 Doctrine of Public Accountability
44 Right to Information Act, 2005
45 Good Governance & Transparency
46 Globalisation & Impact on Administrative Law

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