B.A. LL.B. (Five Years) Sem 5 Administrative Law 2025 Jan Question Paper - KSLU

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UNIT - I

1. Q1 (a) "Administrative law is an adjective law dealing with the principles of Governance". Explain the statement with reference to its definitions and compelling reasons for its growth.
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2. Q1 OR Explain the applicability of the Doctrine of Rule of Law in Administrative law with the help of suitable cases.
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3. Q1 (b) Write a note on "Droit Administratif" (French Legal System).
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4. Q1 OR Classification of various administrative functions.
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UNIT - II

1. Q2 (a) "The delegated legislation may be assailed as ultra vires". Explain the statement in the light of judicial control over delegated legislation.
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2. Q2 OR Explain the nature and effect of "Administrative Directions" with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q2 (b) Henry VIII clause.
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4. Q2 OR A statute prohibits the advertisement of drugs suggesting its use in diagnosis, cure or treatment of "Veneral diseases". The statute also delegates to the central government the power or extending the application of the Act to "any other disease or diseases". Decide the validity of such delegation.
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UNIT - III

1. Q3 (a) "Rule against Bias" is one of the concepts of "Fair hearing". Discuss with the help of decided cases.
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2. Q3 OR Discuss the various exceptions to the principles of natural justice with the help of decided cases.
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3. Q3 (b) University cancels the degree of a student without giving him any opportunity to defend himself examine the validity of cancellation.
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4. Q3 OR A magistrate imposed a penalty on an owner of a dog for treating the dog with cruelty on a complaint given by the society for prevention of cruelty to animals. The magistrate himself was a member of the society. Is his decision valid ? Decide.
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UNIT - IV

1. Q4 (a) What are the grounds on which exercise of administrative discretion may be set aside ? Refer to decided cases.
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2. Q4 OR With the help of leading cases describe the tortious liability of the state.
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3. Q4 (b) Write a note on "injunctions".
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4. Q4 OR 'A' a convict written a letter to one of the judges of the Supreme Court alleging in-human torture by Jail authorities. Decide the authenticity of the letter.
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UNIT - V

1. Q5 (a) Critically examine the development of public corporation in India and the extent of their liability.
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2. Q5 OR What is the meaning of Ombudsman in India ? Explain how for Karnataka Lokayuktha helps to redress the citizen's grievances against mal-administration and corruption.
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3. Q5 (b) Write a note on Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
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4. Q5 OR Distinguish "Court" from "Commission of enquiry".
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