Paper III

Administrative Law

Rule of law, separation of powers, delegated legislation, natural justice, judicial review, writs and tribunals.

Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.

Unit I: Nature of administrative law and rule of law

Definition and reasons for growth 2 cases Rule of law and Dicey’s thesis in India 2 cases

Unit II: Separation of powers and delegated legislation

Separation of powers 2 cases Delegated legislation: controls 2 cases

Unit III: Natural justice

Audi alteram partem and nemo judex 2 cases Exceptions and expanding fairness 2 cases

Unit IV: Judicial review and writs

Grounds of review 2 cases Writs: habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, quo warranto 2 cases

Unit V: Public undertakings, ombudsman and tribunals

Public corporations and liability 2 cases Lokpal, CVC and tribunals 2 cases