Top Administrative Law Judgments – December 2025 | LegalWiki

In December 2025, the Supreme Court and various High Courts in India delivered key administrative law rulings clarifying the limits of executive power, procedural fairness, and statutory accountability. Decisions reinforced strict adherence to natural justice in regulatory actions, reaffirmed judicial review over arbitrary executive orders, and streamlined procedural norms for administrative tribunals, strengthening transparency and consistency in public governance.

Statutory Appeal Cannot Be Rendered Illusory Due to DRAT Vacancies: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court held that a statutory appellate remedy cannot be defeated due to tribunal vacancies, recusals, or administrative hurdles. Read More

Madras High Court Holds Teaching Bhagavad Gita Not Sufficient To Treat Trust As ‘Religious’ Under FCRA
The Madras HC has held that teaching the Bhagavad Gita does not render a trust a religious organisation for the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, and cannot be a ground to deny FCRA registration. Read More

Audit Of Fees Paid To Government Law Officers May Be Needed: Madras High Court
The Madras High Court suggested that an audit be conducted into fees paid to government law officers, observing that public funds should not be distributed to a favoured few without accountability. Read More

GRAP Doesn’t Create Enforceable Work-From-Home Right For Govt Employees: Delhi High Court
The Delhi High Court dismissed a plea filed by a Scientist-E employed with the Centre for Development of Telematics seeking permission to work from home due to hazardous air quality and respiratory issues. Read More

Madras High Court: State Can Probe Mismanagement in Denominational Temples Receiving Public Donations
The Madras High Court held that the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department can investigate mismanagement in denominational temples receiving public donations. Read More

Kerala High Court Objects to Security Staff Wearing ‘Bouncer’ T-Shirts in Temple
The Kerala High Court directed the Cochin Devaswom Board to ensure that security personnel wearing T-shirts labelled “bouncer” are not deployed inside or around temple premises. Read More

UGC Tells Supreme Court That Universities Must Follow Its Guidelines
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has told the Supreme Court that all universities must mandatorily follow its guidelines and regulations. Read More

Delhi HC Quashes Lokpal’s Prima Facie Corruption Opinion For Being Passed Without Hearing Public Servant
The Delhi High Court has held that the Lokpal cannot form a prima facie opinion on allegations of corruption without first granting the concerned public servant a hearing under Section 20(3) of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Read More

Selection Criteria Cannot Be Altered Post-Interview: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court has held that recruitment authorities cannot alter selection criteria once the interview stage, the final stage of evaluation, is completed. Read More

Supreme Court Stays MP High Court’s Remarks Terming Trial Judge “Unfit”
The Supreme Court stayed the Madhya Pradesh High Court’s observations that an Additional Sessions Judge was unfit to handle criminal cases. Read More

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