Start learning 50% faster. Sign in now
It is now too well-settled that every State action, in order to survive, must not be susceptible to the vice of arbitrariness which is the crux of Article 14 of the Constitution and basic to the rule of law, the system which governs us. Arbitrariness is the very negation of the rule of law. Satisfaction of this basic test in every State action is sine qua lion to its validity and in this respect, the State cannot claim comparison with a private individual even in the field of contract. This distinction between the State and a private individual in the field of contract has to be borne in the mind. The meaning and true import of arbitrariness is more easily visualized than precisely stated or defined. The question, whether an impugned act is arbitrary or not, is ultimately to be answered on the facts and in the circumstances of a given case. An obvious test to apply is to see whether there is any discernible principle emerging from the impugned act and if so, does it satisfy the test of reasonableness. Where a mode is prescribed for doing an act and there is no impediment in following that procedure, performance of the act otherwise and in a manner which does not disclose any discernible principle which is reasonable, may itself attract the vice of arbitrariness.
What was the theme for “World Milk Day” this year?
The SIMBEX exercise of 2022 a maritime bilateral exercise between India and Singapore was held at Visakhapatnam from _____ to _____ October,2022.
Tarun Vijay, the Chairman of National Monuments Authority, declared Mangarh hillock as Monument of National Importance, which belongs to the state?
RBL Bank's focus in its credit card segment is on:
__________ is the new MD and CEO of SBI General Insurance.
The Gond Art Painting was gifted to Australia Prime Minister by Shri Narendra Modi, it is a speciality of which state?
Which articles of the Indian Constitution pertain to the provision of Cooperative Societies?
Who has been permitted to remit advance payment on behalf of Qualified Jewellers for import of gold through India International Bullion Exchange IFSC Lt...
What recent (April 2024) announcement did the National Stock Exchange (NSE) make regarding derivatives contracts?
Okhla Bird Sanctuary is situated in which of the following state?