Sectional Test on Administrative Law for CLAT PG [Part 2]

Adtiya Aryan15 July 20252 min read

This Administrative Law sectional test for CLAT PG has been carefully curated to reflect the exam’s emphasis on conceptual understanding, legal reasoning, and case law application.

The questions cover core topics such as natural justice, delegated legislation, judicial review, tribunals, and landmark judgments.

Q1. The principle of audi alteram partem is primarily associated with:
A. Res judicata
B. Rule of law
C. Natural justice
D. Separation of powers

Q. No.	Answer	Explanation
1	C. Natural justice	Audi alteram partem (“hear the other side”) is a cardinal principle of natural justice.
2	D. Mohinder Singh Gill v. CEC	SC held that administrative decisions must record reasons to ensure transparency and accountability.
3	C. Rules and regulations by the executive	Delegated legislation refers to rules made by authorities under powers granted by primary legislation.
4	B. Judicial review of administrative action	Wednesbury unreasonableness is a UK-origin principle used to assess if a decision is irrational or unreasonable.
5	B. UOI v. Hindustan Development Corp.	SC recognized and elaborated the doctrine of legitimate expectation in this landmark case (1989).
6	C. Articles 323-A and 323-B	These Articles allow the establishment of tribunals for administrative and other matters.
7	A. Nemo judex in causa sua	This Latin maxim means “no one shall be a judge in his own cause,” representing rule against bias.
8	D. Popularity	Judicial review is based on illegality, irrationality, and procedural impropriety—not popularity.
9	C. Om Kumar v. Union of India (2001)	This case marked the substantial application of the doctrine of proportionality in India.
10	D. It deals with service disputes	CAT was established under Article 323-A to adjudicate service matters of central government employees.