Hukam Chand v. Union of India
(1972) 2 SCC 601 · Supreme Court of India
Delegated legislation ultra vires the parent Act is void.
Unit II · Administrative Law
Delegated legislation: controls
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 245–246 | Distribution of legislative power as the parent of delegated legislation |
Landmark cases
Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of India
(1985) 1 SCC 641 · Supreme Court of India
Subordinate legislation is open to judicial review on several grounds including unreasonableness in a limited sense.