RETHINKING GOVERNANCE FOR SOCIETAL PROGRESS: A LEGAL STUDY FOR REFORMS IN INDIAN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW

Abstract

The study of administrative jurisprudence is crucial to rethinking administrative law for societal progress in India. Understanding the legal framework that governs administrative law and its societal impact is essential to ensure that administrative law is fair and just for all. By conducting a legal study of administrative jurisprudence in India, we can identify the areas that need improvement and work towards creating a fair and equitable system. The research quarries into the challenges within India's administrative law framework, aiming to recognize and analyse flawed concepts leading to inefficiencies and legal inconsistencies. Through qualitative analysis of case law, statutes, and administrative procedures, outdated doctrines hindering effective governance are scrutinized. Employing doctrinal research, judicial interpretations, and legislative enactments perpetuating these flaws are critically evaluated, alongside comparative analysis with other jurisdictions. Beginning with a historical overview, the study highlights non-justiciability, excessive delegation, and procedural complexities as the main issues. Findings reveal unchecked administrative discretion, vague legislative guidelines, and opaque decision-making, eroding public trust and undermining the “Rule of Law”. The socio-legal implications are profound, impacting fairness, accountability, and economic evolution. Proposed reforms include judicial, legislative, procedural, and substantive measures to modernise administrative law. This research underscores the necessity of these reforms for a fair, efficient, and accountable administrative system, urging collective action from policymakers, practitioners, and academicians.