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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

संविधान संशोधन की प्रक्रिया किस अनुच्छेद द्वारा नियंत्रित होती है?

संसद के अध्यक्ष को किस नाम से जाना जाता है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression?

संविधान सभा की अंतिम बैठक किस वर्ष हुई थी?

न्यायाधीशों की नियुक्ति में किस समिति की सिफारिश ली जाती है?

What is the role of the Election Commission of India?

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the President’s power to dissolve the Lok Sabha?

विधेयक प्रस्तुत करने का अधिकार संसद के किस सदन के सदस्यों को है?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

Which of the following is the highest court of appeal in India?