PAPER I SECTION-A Q1. Answer the following questions in about 150 words each: (10×5=50) (a) "The 'Doctrine of Pleasure' in its absolute unrestricted application does not exist in India." Elucidate with regard to service jurisprudence. (b) "If the power of judicial review of legislation and administrative actions is abrogated or taken away, the Constitution will cease to be what it is." Critically evaluate. (c) What do you understand by legislative process? Under the Constitution, the...

8. (b) "To enforce the arbitration agreement, the terms of the agreement must be clear and certain." Explain. 15 Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements: 1. Introduction : Under Indian law, arbitration is a purely consensual, contract-based alternative dispute resolution mechanism. Section 7 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 defines an arbitration agreement as an agreement by parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes which have arisen or may arise between them in...

This post covers UPSC Law Optional 2025 Paper II Question 1(b) discussing whether the definition of ‘public servant’ under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 is illustrative and not exhaustive, featuring a corruption investigation and public duty theme.