A Comprehensive Comprehension Of Article 14 On The Development Of Administrative Law And The Maintenance Of The Constitutional Framework In India

Sanidhya Sharma, O.P. Jindal Global University

ABSTRACT

The core concepts of Administrative Law will be covered in detail as the present study rigorously examines and discusses Article 14. The intricate links and ties between administrative law, the rule of law, as well as Article 14 of the Indian Constitution, 1949 are examined in the following paper. Article 14, which guarantees equality before the law and prohibits prejudice against any individual, is a cornerstone, a pillar or foundation of Indian constitutional philosophy. The Indian constitutional legal concept is shaped by Article 14, a basic liberty enshrined in the document known as the Constitution, which also influences administrative law and government.

Through an analysis of judicial decisions, governing legislation and statutory provisions, and administrative procedures, this paper investigates how the concepts of Art. 14 have moulded and reinforced the field of administrative law in India. This interdisciplinary study employs administrative thought, constitutional law, as well as legal theory to analyse how Article 14 promotes accountability, openness, and objectivity in administrative decision-making processes. The methodology requires a close examination of the interpretations of Article 14 by courts, as articulated in landmark decisions rendered by the Indian Supreme Court. Through the use of precedent-setting cases and a comparative approach, the study also highlights the challenges and real-world applications of incorporating Art. 14 criteria and standards into the administrative processes.

Keywords: Article 14, Administrative Law, Administrative Procedures, Constitution of India, Constitutional Law, Equality before Law, Rule of Law, Relationship, Administrative Procedure.