32 Questions
What are the four foundational principles of administrative law?
To maintain and sustain a rule-of-law society
How does Sir Ivor Jennings define administrative law?
As the law relating to administration, determining the organization, powers, and duties of administrative authorities
According to Dicey, what does Administrative law relate to?
Legal status and liabilities of all State Officials
What is the main purpose of Administrative law?
To prevent abuse of administrative power
What does Administrative law aim to protect citizens from?
Unauthorized encroachment on their rights and interests
What does Administrative law determine?
The legal status and liabilities of state officials
What is the primary focus of administrative law?
Dealing with individual liberties and freedom in relation to administrative agencies
Which of the following is NOT considered part of administrative law?
Private contract and property law
Which of the following best describes the actions governed by administrative law?
Rule-making, adjudication, and enforcement of specific regulatory agenda by government agencies
What is the emphasis of administrative law with regards to official action?
Emphasis on ensuring procedural trustworthiness
Which type of action falls under administrative law's concern?
Quasi-legislative action, quasi-judicial action, administrative action, and pure administrative action
What adds to the complexity of administrative law?
Lack of clarity in jurisdictional boundaries between agencies
Which aspect is a focus of administrative law in relation to individuals?
Protecting individual rights from arbitrary exercise of public power
'Pathology of powers' as defined by Prof. Upendra Baxi refers to:
An analysis of governmental abuse of power within administrative agencies
What does administrative law primarily concern with regards to official action?
'Whose who do what' and related procedural means by which official action is reached
Which of the following best characterizes the nature of administrative law?
An evolving set of principles governing administrative agency actions and individual rights
What is the title of the Act mentioned in the text?
The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
When did the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 come into force?
1st April, 1974
Which areas are exempt from certain provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
The State of Nagaland and tribal areas
Which territories are considered 'tribal areas' as per the given text?
Territories included in the tribal areas of Assam before January 21st, 1972
For which territory was an amendment made to extend the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
The Union territory of Chandigarh
What is the main focus of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
Criminal procedure and administration of criminal justice
What does 'bailable offence' mean as per the Code?
An offence that is shown as bailable in the First Schedule
What does 'cognizable offence' mean according to the Code?
An offence for which a police officer may arrest without a warrant
What is included in the meaning of 'complaint' in the Code?
Any allegation made orally or in writing to a Magistrate, excluding police reports
What does 'judicial proceeding' encompass as per the Code?
Any proceeding in which evidence is legally taken on oath
What does 'local jurisdiction' refer to in relation to a Court or Magistrate?
The power of the Court or Magistrate to exercise authority within a specific geographical area
What does 'metropolitan area' mean as defined by the Code?
An area declared or deemed to be declared as such under section 8
What is included in the meaning of 'non-cognizable offence' as per the Code?
An offence for which a police officer has no authority to arrest without warrant
What does 'notification' refer to in the context of the Code?
A legal declaration issued by an authorized entity
What is meant by 'inquiry' as used in the Code?
A trial conducted under this Code by a Magistrate or Court
'High Court' refers to which judicial body as defined by the Code?
The highest Court for every State and Union territory
Test your knowledge of administrative law in India with this quiz. Explore the principles and foundations of administrative law as it relates to maintaining a rule-of-law society.
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