B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2022 Oct (100 marks) Question Paper - KSLU

Questions asked in this paper

1. Q1 Define Administrative Law. Explain its characteristic features and scope.
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2. Q2 'The dividing line between administrative and quasi-judicial functions is very thin and is gradually getting obliterated.' Discuss.
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3. Q3 Discuss the constitutionality of obligated legislation in U.S.A. and India.
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4. Q4 Explain the effects of substantive and procedural ultra-vires on delegated legislation. Refer to judicial decisions.
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5. Q5 Explain 'Nemo in propria causa judex esse debet' with decided cases.
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6. Q6 Define administrative discretion. Is the judicial review over exercise of administrative discretionary powers a necessity ? Examine.
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7. Q7 Explain the grounds for the issue of writ of Mandamus and Quo warranto.
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Write note on any two of the following :

1. Q8 (a) Doctrine of Legitimate Expectation
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2. Q8 (b) Tortious Liability of State
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3. Q8 (c) Parliamentary control over Public Corporations.
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Solve any two of the following problems :

1. Q9 (a) A rule was made under the Parent Act which prohibited any person from playing music or orchestra in any public place within 100 yards of any dwelling house. Decide the validity of the rule.
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2. Q9 (b) In contempt of Court proceedings, the same judge who heard and decided the case passed the order of punishment against a witness to the case for his scandalous remarks which brought the court to disrepute. Aggrieved by the order, he challenged the action. Will he succeed ? Decide.
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3. Q9 (c) Anuj, an engineering student was taken into police custody and was detained for a prolonged period under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). His whereabouts was enquired by his father with the police but to no avail. What is the remedy and give reasons ?
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