LL.B. (Three Years) Sem 3 Administrative Law Apr 2026 60/40 Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• N.B: 1. Answer all questions. 2. Total marks are indicated in the right.

Q.1 Write short answers on any Six, not more than 2 to 3 sentences 12 Marks

1. (1) What is Bias? Explain types of Bias in Brief.
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2. (2) What is ultra vires?
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3. (3) Explain the difference between the concept of laissez Faire State & Welfare State in brief.
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4. (4) What is writ of Habeus Corpus?
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5. (5) What do you mean by Administrative Discretion?
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6. (6) State the meaning of Judicial Review.
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7. (7) What is Ombudsman?
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8. (8) State the difference Between Constitutional Law & Administrative law.
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9. (9) What is Red Light theory?
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10. (10) What is Speaking Order?
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Q.2 Write short notes on any two 12 Marks

1. (1) PIL & Judicial Activism
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2. (2) Central Vigilance Commission
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3. (3) Kinds of Corporation
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4. (4) Doctrine of Proportionality
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Q.3 Answer any two 12 Marks

1. (1) The Principal of one College passed an order debarring the student from entering the premises of the institute & from attending the classes till the pendency of the Criminal Case in which he was prosecuted under Section 118 of BNS, 2023 for stabbing a co-student.
   • (a) Whether this decision of The Principal Can be challenged on the grounds of denial of Natural Justice?
   • (b) Whether this decision can be covered under any of the exceptions to the Principles of Natural Justice? If yes, then Explain that Principle.
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2. (2) The Government of India announced that illegal immigrants would not be deported till their cases would be considered individually on merits. However deportation order passed against Mr. Qureshi without giving him any opportunity.
   • (a) Whether Government of India can take such actions under any law?
   • (b) Which Doctrine is applicable to this case? Explain.
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3. (3) Few workers of XYZ Industry remained absent from duty treating a particular day as Holiday. XYZ's Employer dismissed those workers from service for remaining absent.
   • (a) Whether the action taken by the employer is justifiable? Give reasons.
   • (b) Which Doctrine is applicable to this situation? Explain with relevant case laws.
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4. (4) A Car was owned & maintained by State for Official use of Collector. While the driver was bringing the Car back from workshop, it knocked down one pedestrian by rash & negligent driving, who died later on. A suit was filed by his heirs & claimed damages.
   • (a) What type of Liability is applicable to this case? Explain.
   • (b) Whether 'King can do no wrong' principle is applicable to this case?
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Q.4 Long Note. Answer any two 24 Marks

1. (1) What is delegated legislation? Explain in detail the reasons for its growth, its classification & functions which may be delegated & functions which may not be delegated?
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2. (2) Explain in detail Judicial & other remedies under Administrative Law.
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3. (3) Explain meaning, nature, Scope & Sources of Administrative law. Explain various reasons for growth of of Administrative law.
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4. (4) Explain in detail Doctrine of Rule Of law with relevant case laws. Highlight its references under Indian Constitution.
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5. (5) What do you mean by Public Interest Litigation? Discuss the role of Supreme Court as protector of our rights through PIL.
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