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Constitutional and Administrative Law
Course Objective: This paper imparts the understanding of framework of constitutional and Administrative law. It attempts to explain the principles, standards and doctrines developed by the judiciary as custodian and guardian of the rule of law
Learning Outcomes:
- Conceptual clarity on Constitutional law, Administrative law and delegated legislation.
- To foster an understanding of the latest legal developments in the area of Constitutional and Administrative law.
- To enable an understanding of the basic concepts and contemporary legal developments in the area of Constitutional and Administrative Law.
- Explain the principles, standards and doctrines developed by the judiciary as custodian and guardian of the rule of law
Constitutional History, Salient Features of the Constitution, The Preamble, Constitutional Development and Framing of Present Constitution. Citizen and State : Fundamental Rights; Fundamental Duties; Directive Principles of the State Policy and Rule of Law.
Parliament: Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha - Their Compositions, Functions, Powers and Relationship. State Legislature: Vidhan Sabha and Vidhan Parishad – Their Composition, Powers, Functions and Relationships
The Union Executive; The Union Legislature ; The Judiciary, The States and Union Territories, Emergency Provisions, Judicial Review of Administrative Action through Writs Constitutional Amendment Process
Administrative Law : Meaning, Concept of Rule of Law; Administrative Tribunals their and the reasons for its growth ; general structure & functioning of Central administrative Tribunal & Rajasthan Administrative Tribunals, difference between court & Tribunal
Delegated Legislation : Meaning, reasons for growth and the need ; Judicial control of Administrative actions & remedies , Judicial Review, Working of Central Administrative Tribunal; Ombudsman: Lokpal and Lokayuktas
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