Administrative Law + Lectures on Administrative Law

The book contains a detailed examination and an elaborate discussion of the principles of administrative law. It includes recent major developments in the field of administrative law and covers exhaustively all major judicial pronouncements which seek to strengthen procedural and substantive safeguards vis-a-vis the administration. The author takes a critical look at the principles of administrative law, showing how they operate in relation to the executive and the citizen. Special emphasis has been made by the author on remedial issues.

The 10th edition of this work has been substantially revised and updated with the latest case laws and contemporary developments in various spheres of administrative law, to provide a concise and topical account of this ever-evolving area of law. This edition remains as accessible as ever, fully exploring the core areas of the subject and setting them in a contextual framework.

In addition to widespread recognition as an invaluable core textbook for law students, the increasing contact of the individual with the administrative machinery makes this book an ideal reference for judges, advocates, government officials, academicians and interested citizens.

The key features of this acclaimed work are:
1. Written in a simple and easy-to-understand language.
2. A significant amount of case law is discussed in the work to further explain every point.
3. Includes recent major developments in the field of administrative law and covers exhaustively all major judicial pronouncements.
4. Detailed subject index for prompt and easy reference.
5. Points for discussion and a list of suggested readings at the end of each chapter to enable wider reading and academic discussion.

Lectures on Administrative Law?by Justice C.K. Thakker (Takwani)

Lectures on Administrative Law?by Justice C.K. Thakker (Takwani)?is the most sought after work on this subject among law students and members of the Bar.

The work presents the fundamental principles of administrative law as they have developed through the judicial process. In light of recent legal trends, this book thoroughly examines the principles of natural justice, the doctrine of judicial review, and judicial remedies, with reference to relevant case law.

The eighth edition acknowledges the latest developments in both Indian and international jurisprudence. It incorporates recent case law and introduces new topics to enhance comprehensiveness. Additionally, a new feature of ?Suggested Readings? has been added, compiling articles by legal experts to broaden the scope of discussion.

In this edition, the author has meticulously considered developments in the subject matter both within India and abroad. Case law up to 2023 has been covered, including significant judgments such as?Rajeev Suri?v. DDA,?(2022) 11 SCC 1 and?State of Jharkhand?v. Brahmputra Metallics Ltd.,?(2023) 10 SCC 634, which extensively address the doctrine of legitimate expectation as interpreted by the Supreme Court. Various topics are discussed in depth, with the addition of several new ones. To enhance clarity and organisation, the work has been structured more methodically by consolidating all relevant doctrines, such as the doctrine of proportionality, the doctrine of estoppel, and the doctrine of legitimate expectation, into a single lecture.

This book will be immensely useful to students of LL B and LL M, administrators, judges, advocates, researchers and those interested in acquiring knowledge of this subject.