ADL2601
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: MARCH 2025
, ADL2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: March 2025
Administrative Law
1. Judicial Review and Appeal in Administrative Law
1. Meaning and Nature of Judicial Review
Judicial review is a legal process through which courts assess the legality of decisions
made by administrative bodies or public officials. It ensures that administrative actions
comply with constitutional, statutory, and procedural requirements. Judicial review is
primarily concerned with legality rather than the merits of a decision.
Key aspects of judicial review:
Legality: Ensuring that an administrative decision aligns with the law.
Procedural fairness: Determining whether due process was followed.
Reasonableness: Evaluating whether a decision is rational and justifiable.
Ultra vires doctrine: Preventing authorities from acting beyond their legal
powers.
Judicial review does not replace an administrative decision but can set it aside if found
unlawful. Courts may order a remedy, such as quashing the decision, compelling action
(mandamus), or prohibiting unlawful conduct (prohibition).
2. Meaning and Nature of Appeal
An appeal is a legal process that allows a higher authority, usually a court or tribunal, to
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 1 2025
UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: MARCH 2025
, ADL2601
Assignment 1 Semester 1 2025
Unique Number:
Due Date: March 2025
Administrative Law
1. Judicial Review and Appeal in Administrative Law
1. Meaning and Nature of Judicial Review
Judicial review is a legal process through which courts assess the legality of decisions
made by administrative bodies or public officials. It ensures that administrative actions
comply with constitutional, statutory, and procedural requirements. Judicial review is
primarily concerned with legality rather than the merits of a decision.
Key aspects of judicial review:
Legality: Ensuring that an administrative decision aligns with the law.
Procedural fairness: Determining whether due process was followed.
Reasonableness: Evaluating whether a decision is rational and justifiable.
Ultra vires doctrine: Preventing authorities from acting beyond their legal
powers.
Judicial review does not replace an administrative decision but can set it aside if found
unlawful. Courts may order a remedy, such as quashing the decision, compelling action
(mandamus), or prohibiting unlawful conduct (prohibition).
2. Meaning and Nature of Appeal
An appeal is a legal process that allows a higher authority, usually a court or tribunal, to
