Syllabus Summary

Unit NumberCore Topic / Subject RangeKey Statutes & PrinciplesCore Description / Subject Matter
Unit-INature, Scope, Evolution & RelationshipJennings, Wade, Ram JawayaDefinition of administrative law, transition to welfare states, and distinction from constitutional law.
Unit-IIRule of Law & Separation of PowersDicey’s Pillars, MontesquieuSupremacy of law, equality, and comparative functional separation of powers in UK, USA, and India.
Unit-IIIAdministrative Functions & Delegated LegislationUltra Vires DoctrineClassification of administrative functions and parliamentary/judicial control of delegated legislation.
Unit-IVJudicial Control, Natural Justice & DiscretionWednesbury, Audi Alteram PartemGrounds of judicial review, rules against bias, fairness, proportionality, and legitimate expectation.
Unit-VRemedies, Writs, RTI, State Liability & TribunalsArts. 32/226, RTI Act, 2005Writs, Lokpal, RTI transparency, state tort/contract liability, promissory estoppel, and tribunals.