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Impact Of Lokpal And Lokayukta Act On Administrative Accountability

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"Exhibiting accountability over time is a gateway to trust. When we see someone acting with accountability, we gain the evidence we need to trust them." - Mike Erwin and Willys Devoll...

Departmental Enquiry

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It's a laid down law that departmental enquiry is the rule and it cannot be dispensed away with while dismissing an employee. Article 311(2) of the Constitution reads as follows: 311. Dism...

Doctrine Of Legitimate Expectation: Protecting Individual Rights and Ensuring...

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Legitimate expectation is a crucial concept in administrative law that provides individuals with the hope that they will be treated fairly by public authorities. It arises when a person or grou...

Balancing Between Promises And Policy Making: Understanding The Doctrine Of L...

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This paper delves into the doctrine of legitimate expectation under administrative law, focusing on its core principles and impact. The doctrine, akin to natural justice, ensures fairness, trus...

The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988: A Comprehensive Guide to Combatting C...

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The Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988 is a crucial Indian law enacted to combat corruption and promote integrity in public administration. Prior to 1988, India lacked a comprehensive law tar...

Should the High Courts not call for the personal presence of the Erring Gover...

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It is common knowledge that sometimes the Government officials deliberately do not follow the directions of the High Courts or purposely do not furnish the requisite details as ordered by the H...

Judicial Review Of Administrative Actions In India

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'Judicial review of administrative actions in India serves as a crucial mechanism to ensure that executive decisions comply with the law and respect the law and the fundamental rights. Judicial...

The Traffic Light Theories Of Administrative Law: A Cross-Jurisdictional Ana...

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Administrative law is the branch of legal principles that governs the actions and operations of governmental bodies. It serves as a framework for ensuring that administrative decisions are fair...

Wednesbury Principle

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The independent Judiciary in India is the third limb of the Government which answers to the call for a guardian of rights. The main role of the Judiciary since its inception was application of ...

Administrative Discretion: A Journey from Laissez-Faire to Welfare States

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The later half of the 1800s, especially in the wake of England's Industrial Revolution, saw a number of revolutionary shifts in the way governments operated and were conducted. Since then, the ...