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Judicial Control over Administration

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

Courts supervise administrative agencies, ensuring they act within legal bounds. Mechanisms include writs (habeas corpus, mandamus, prohibition, certiorari, quo warranto) and judicial review of executive orders. Citizens can challenge arbitrary or ultra vires administrative actions. Administrative tribunals function under judicial scrutiny, and higher courts can overturn their rulings if they violate fundamental rights or procedural fairness. This control fosters the rule of law, protects public interest, and prevents administrative tyranny. However, judicial delays and backlog may impede timely resolution, highlighting the need for robust legal aid and alternative dispute resolution to maintain effective checks on bureaucracy.

Practice Questions

Which of the following is the longest-serving political party in India?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?

कार्यपालिका के प्रमुख की नियुक्ति में न्यूनतम अनुभव में निम्नलिखित में से कौन सा आवश्यक नहीं है?

संविधान संशोधन के प्रस्ताव किसके द्वारा प्रस्तुत किए जाते हैं?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम आयु क्या है?

मौलिक अधिकारों के लिए न्यायिक संरक्षण किस अनुच्छेद के माध्यम से मिलता है?

Which of the following is a power of the Rajya Sabha?

Which of the following provisions is related to the emergency powers of the President of India?

संघीय ढांचे का विवरण किस अनुच्छेद में मिलता है?

निर्वाचन आयोग के अध्यक्ष का चयन किसके द्वारा किया जाता है?