The question (15 marks)
Explain the doctrine of excessive delegation. What may a legislature delegate, and what may it not? (15 marks)
MU Module II, heads 2.1 and 2.2; pack ch. 08; case briefs 04 and 05.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 2 · Delegated Legislation and Natural Justice of Administrative Law.
Authorities you will need
- In re Delhi Laws Act
- Rajnarain Singh v Chairman, Patna Administration Committee
- Hari Shankar Bagla v State of Madhya Pradesh
- Vasantlal Maganbhai Sanjanwala v State of Bombay
- Lachmi Narain v Union of India
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