AI Overview...
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Manifest Arbitrariness - Defined as a clear, palpable, and gross abuse of discretionary power, often linked to irrationality, bias, or violation of statutory rules. Courts generally refrain from interfering in administrative or policy decisions unless there is evidence of manifest arbitrariness. For instance, in Maharashtra Public Service Commission vs. Sandeep Shriram Warade (2019), the court held that the qualification prescription was not manifestly arbitrary Sampada VS State of Karnataka - Karnataka.
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Judicial Approach - Courts adopt a cautious stance, intervening only when decisions are grossly irrational, mala fide, or violate statutory rules. As per INDKER00000228015, interference is limited to cases of bias, mala fides, or manifest arbitrariness. Similarly, transfer decisions and policy implementations are protected unless shown to be manifestly arbitrary or mala fide Indu Kumari W/o Nirmal Choudhary VS State Of Bihar - Patna.
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Policy and Discretion - Governments and administrative bodies have wide discretion in policy-making, especially in non-judicial matters like examination scheduling or admissions. Courts recognize this discretion and will only interfere if arbitrariness is manifest, as seen in the NEET UG 2022 examination decision, where the Ministry's judgment was upheld due to absence of manifest arbitrariness Vishwanath Kumar VS National Testing Agency - Delhi.
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Legislation and Ordinances - Subordinate legislation can be challenged on grounds of manifest arbitrariness under Article 14 of the Constitution. Challenges to ordinances under Article 123 may succeed if arbitrariness is evident, emphasizing the need for sound principles in deploying the concept SARAS SPICES PRIVATE LIMITED vs SPICES BOARD - Kerala, KARNATAKA HIRE PURCHASE ASSOCIATION vs THE STATE OF KARNATAKA - Karnataka.
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Specific Cases - In tax assessment or rectification cases, courts have rejected claims of arbitrariness where decisions were based on sound reasoning and statutory compliance, unless gross misconduct or mala fide is evident (e.g., INDMAD00000002299). Similarly, in contractual disputes, courts typically avoid interference unless manifest arbitrariness or malice is demonstrated NAVIN CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Vs THE KERALA WATER AUTHORITY - Kerala.
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Insights - The overarching principle is that courts are reluctant to interfere with administrative or policy decisions unless there is clear evidence of manifest arbitrariness, irrationality, or mala fide. The concept acts as a safeguard against arbitrary exercise of power but is applied with caution to respect administrative discretion.
Conclusion: Manifest arbitrariness serves as a critical threshold for judicial intervention in administrative and legislative decisions. Courts require clear, palpable evidence of irrationality, bias, or violation of statutory rules before stepping in, thereby maintaining a balance between administrative discretion and constitutional safeguards.
Search Results for "Manifest Arbitrariness"
2022 0 Supreme(Kar) 696 • India - Karnataka
ALOK ARADHE
arbitrariness. ... arbitrariness. ... arbitrariness, the courts cannot interfere. ... The question of prescription of qualification is outside the domain of judicial review unless it is affected by manifest arbitrariness. (See: MAHARASHTRA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Vs. SANDEEP SHRIRAM WARADE' AIR 2019 SC 2154). ... The provision could not be demonstrated to be suffering from manifest arbitrariness. The Government of Karnataka has prescribed the educational qualificati....
2023 Supreme(Online)(KER) 4377 • India - High Court of Kerala
V. G. Arun, J
the policy of the first respondent, emphasizing the need for discretion in government policy-making unless demonstrated bias or arbitrariness ... The constitutional courts will be loathe to interfere with such policy, unless the policy is actuated by bias, mala fides, irrationality or arbitrariness.
2010 0 Supreme(Pat) 293 • India - Patna
NAVIN SINHA
arbitrariness, violation of statutory rules, or palpable mala fide. ... arbitrariness, violation of statutory rules, or palpable mala fide. ... arbitrariness, violation of statutory rules, or palpable mala fide. ... Transfer is a normal incidence of service and the Courts refrain from interference unless there be manifest arbitrariness, violation of statutory rules and procedure or palpable mala fide in the transfer.
2025 Supreme(Online)(KER) 7849 • India - High Court of Kerala
T. R. Ravi, J
arbitrariness, as established by the Supreme Court in various judgments. ... Paras 2-6) ... ... (B) Legal principles - Subordinate legislation can be challenged on grounds of manifest ... We are, therefore, of the view that arbitrariness in the sense of manifest arbitrariness as pointed out by us above would apply to negate legislation as well under Article 14.” 11. ... The test of manifest arbitrariness, therefore, as laid down in the aforesaid judgments would appl....
2022 Supreme(Online)(KER) 37451 • India - High Court of Kerala
RAJA VIJAYARAGHAVAN, J
athletes - The court upheld the government's policy decision not to grant grace marks, asserting no fundamental right violation or arbitrariness ... that it is for the State to take stock of the situation prevailing and act accordingly so as to avoid any arbitrariness among the student community. ... Moreover, it is for the Government to decide the manner in which the interests of such students are to be protected and once their admissions to higher classes are taken care of by awarding bonus marks no manner of illegality or arbitrariness#HL_END....
2025 Supreme(Online)(Kar) 30695 • India - Karnataka High Court
MR. M. NAGAPRASANNA, J
arbitrariness or non-application of mind. ... could be exercised over an Ordinance promulgated under Article 123 of the Constitution, affirming its justiciability in cases of manifest ... the Karnataka Micro Loan and Small Loan (Prevention of Coercive Actions) Ordinance, 2025, on grounds of unconstitutionality and arbitrariness ... Deployment of the concept of manifest arbitrariness should be on sound principles. ... We are, therefore, of the view that arbitrariness in the sense of #H....
2022 0 Supreme(Del) 349 • India - Delhi
SANJEEV NARULA
arbitrariness in the decision to conduct the examination within the stipulated timeline. ... arbitrariness in the decision to conduct the examination within the stipulated timeline. ... to reschedule the NEET UG 2022 examination, citing the statutory timeline, impact on the healthcare sector, and the absence of manifest ... The decision to conduct NEET UG 2022 examination within a stipulated timeline is taken by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare after much deliberation and is an administrative function and a matter of policy domai....
2019 Supreme(Online)(KER) 58347 • India - High Court of Kerala
P. B. Suresh Kumar, J
contract performance did not meet the criteria for judicial intervention under Article 226, emphasizing the lack of grounds such as arbitrariness ... True, in exceptional cases, this court can interfere with orders of this nature on grounds of manifest arbitrariness, malice, public interest etc. The facts do not disclose any of the aforesaid grounds.
2025 Supreme(Online)(MAD) 15202 • India - High Court of Madras
Mohammed Shaffiq, J
23.07.2024 passed by the respondent relating to the assessment year 2018- 2019, whereby the petitioner's rectification petition filed under Section 161 of the TNGST Act was rejected, on the premise that it is suffers from manifest
• India - Delhi High Court
PRATEEK JALAN
1-7) ... ... (B) Judicial Review - Court cannot interfere in eligibility decisions unless demonstrating arbitrariness ... emphasized the importance of adhering to eligibility conditions to ensure fairness and order in admissions, rejecting claims of arbitrariness ... However, that by itself does not demonstrate manifest arbitrariness or unreasonableness in the decision of the UOI. There is some randomness in the fixation of cut-off dates, by their very nature, and there will unfortunately, always be some candidates who....
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