In re Delhi Laws Act
AIR 1951 SC 332 · Supreme Court of India
Parliament may delegate, but not abdicate, essential legislative function.
Unit II · Administrative Law
Separation of powers
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Constitution of India | 50 | Separation of judiciary from executive |
| Constitution of India | 245 | Legislative power |
Landmark cases
Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Raj Narain
1975 Supp SCC 1 · Supreme Court of India
Separation of powers is a basic feature; a legislative judgment was struck down.
Previous-year questions
Mapped 6 / 10 / 15-mark questions on this topic. Frequency is how many papers repeat the question.
- 6 Separation of Powers. · 2×
- 6 Theory of Separation of powers. · 1×
- 10 Air India regulations conferred power on its Managing Director to extend the tenure of an air hostess beyond 35 years at his option. Th regulations have not specified the standards as to the exercise of the discretionary powers. Are the regulations valid? · 1×
- 15 Highlight the role of Administrative Tribunals as adjudicating authorities and comment on powers of the High Court in relation to the Tribunals. · 1×
- 15 Explain the concept of 'Separation of Powers', and distinguish it from that of 'checks and Balances'. · 1×