CONSTITUTIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
Writ Petitions and Constitutional Challenges
What It Includes: Legal enforcement of fundamental rights via writs (Mandamus, Certiorari, Prohibition, Habeas Corpus, Quo Warranto), and challenges to government or legislative actions violating constitutional provisions.
When You Need It:
- Violation of fundamental rights
- Government inaction or unlawful action
- Illegal detentions or arrests
- Need urgent constitutional relief
- Challenging unconstitutional laws or policies
Procedure Involved: Filing of writ petition in High Court or Supreme Court, submission of facts, legal arguments, interim relief requests, and final hearings. Emergency writs may be filed before duty benches.
Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court, Supreme Court (Art. 32), Constitutional benches, Single or Division Bench based on issue
Related Services: Administrative law, Service law, Public Interest Litigation
Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Matters
What It Includes: Legal remedies for public rights violations including environmental harm, corruption, human rights violations, and improper implementation of government schemes.
When You Need It:
- Environmental degradation or public health concerns
- Government inaction affecting large communities
- Corruption or resource misappropriation
- Systemic violation of fundamental rights
Procedure Involved: Filing PIL with supporting evidence, legal research, court review of public interest, appointment of commissions if required, continuing mandamus for long-term supervision.
Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court, Supreme Court, National Green Tribunal, Human Rights Commissions
Related Services: Environmental law, Human rights, Administrative remedies
Service Law and Government Employment Disputes
What It Includes: Representation in government employment matters such as promotions, pensions, wrongful termination, service benefits, and departmental proceedings.
When You Need It:
- Denied promotion or improper termination
- Pension and benefit disputes
- Facing departmental inquiries or discrimination
Procedure Involved: Exhausting administrative remedies, then moving to tribunals or constitutional courts. Includes examination of service rules and legal precedents.
Jurisdiction: CAT (Central), SAT (State), Delhi High Court, Supreme Court (in appeal)
Related Services: Administrative law, Employment rights, Writ jurisdiction
Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) Proceedings
What It Includes: Representation before CAT for central government and PSU employees in original applications, appeals, and reviews.
When You Need It:
- Service disputes with government or PSU
- Appeals against adverse service orders
- Pension/gratuity claim disputes
Procedure Involved: Filing original applications, counter-affidavits, evidence if needed, fast-track procedural handling, appeal to High Court if necessary.
Jurisdiction: CAT Principal and circuit benches, Delhi High Court, Supreme Court (on appeal)
Related Services: Service law, Employment benefits,
Related Services: Writs, Constitutional remedies, Policy review
Administrative Law and Judicial Review
What It Includes: Legal review of administrative actions involving excess of power, procedural lapses, natural justice violations, and unconstitutional executive decisions.
When You Need It:
- Government actions without authority or fairness
- Unreasonable or discriminatory administrative decisions
- Violation of due process or legal mandates
Procedure Involved: Filing for judicial review after exhausting remedies, arguing legal breaches, demonstrating procedural or substantive illegality.
Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court, District Courts, Supreme Court, Specialized tribunals (sector-specific)
Related Services: Writs, Constitutional remedies, Policy review
Government Policy Challenges
What It Includes: Legal challenges to policy decisions, rules, and executive actions affecting public rights and compliance with constitutional provisions.
When You Need It:
- Unconstitutional or arbitrary policy implementation
- Improper or discriminatory policy decisions
- Violation of rights due to flawed policy frameworks
Procedure Involved: Constitutional and administrative grounds are invoked to challenge policies via writs and PILs; involves extensive research and arguments based on precedent.
Jurisdiction: Delhi High Court, Supreme Court, Constitutional benches, Administrative tribunals
Related Services: PILs, Judicial review, constitutional.html#cn1
Pension and Service Benefits
What It Includes: Claims and enforcement of pensions, gratuity, medical reimbursements, commutation, and post-retirement benefits under government schemes.
When You Need It:
- Errors or delays in pension calculation
- Denial of family pension or retirement benefits
- Medical reimbursement or allowance issues
Procedure Involved: Filing departmental claims, then tribunal/court action if denied. Includes documentation review and application of relevant pension rules.
Jurisdiction: CAT, State Tribunals, Pension Adalats, Delhi High Court
Related Services: Service law, Administrative disputes, Employment rights