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. Taking into account the recent trend of the law courts, principles of natural justice, the doctrine of judicial review and judicial remedies have been discussed in detail with reference to decided cases.

The present Seventh Edition has taken note of development on the subject in India and also in foreign countries. Case law up to January 2021 has been included along with the addition of certain new topics. Further, a new feature of Suggested Readings is included which is a compilation of articles by legal luminaries to widen the scope of discussion.

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2. 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.

Extract from the Foreword

Mr Takwani, who has valuable experience both as a lawyer and professor, has really prepared a useful and informative book on the subject. I am sure, both the profession and the judges would find the book useful, handy and fully informative. Topical discussion, profuse quotations and a wealth of information has enriched the utilitarian aspect of the book.

- Justice D.A. Desai, Judge, Supreme Court of India

Reviews

The book explains very well this separate branch of law with case laws and nowadays, it is a subject of growing interest. The book serves as a cornerstone for interested students in administrative law.

- Prof. G.K. Chandani, Professor, Amity University, Lucknow

This stroke of genius will be enormously beneficial to students of LL.B. and LL.M., executive officers, scholars, law practitioners and researchers.

- Vijaishree Pandey, Associate Professor, Amity Law School, Noida

The book "Lectures on Administrative Law" by Justice C.K. Thakker is a comprehensive study book for all the basic issues and topics of Administrative Law. The book is written in clear, precise and compelling real-life case laws and has a modular chapter design which makes it easier for reference by legal luminaries and scholars.

- Stuti Binay Nanda, Assistant Professor, Hidayatullah National Law University

The most distinctive feature of the book is its usage of Various noteworthy quotes. The book sufficiently deals with every basic aspect of Indian Administrative Law and is recommendable for LL.B. and LL. M. students both.

- Nishit Ranjan Chaki, Assistant Professor Law, Faculty of Law, SGT University

The book provides a seemingly simple elaboration of leading English, American and Indian cases which have been used to explain the well-established principles of Administrative law in a lucid manner.

- Dr. Sushma Sharma, Associate Professor, NLIU, Bhopal

Table of Cases
Abbreviations

1. Introduction
2. Basic Constitutional Principles
3. Classification of Administrative Actions
4. Delegated Legislation (General Principles)
5. Delegated Legislation (Controls and Safeguards)
6. Natural Justice
7. Administrative Tribunals
8. Judicial Review of Administrative Discretion
9. Judicial and Other Remedies
10. Liability of Government
11. Public Corporations

Bibliography
Suggested Readings Chapterwise
Subject Index