Supreme Court of India · 2014-04-16
SIDHARTHA SARAWGI vs BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR PORT OF KOLKATA&OR
- Citation / case number
- SC 2013/13697
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- SIDHARTHA SARAWGI
- Respondent
- BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR PORT OF KOLKATA&OR
- Author
- KURIAN JOSEPH GYAN SUDHA MISRA
- Bench
- KURIAN JOSEPH GYAN SUDHA MISRA
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the principle of 'Delegatus Non Potest Delegare', affirming that a delegate cannot further delegate their powers, particularly in the context of legislative versus non-legislative powers. The Court clarified that while legislative powers cannot be sub-delegated, non-legislative powers may involve delegation but with the ultimate authority remaining with the original delegator. The judgment emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of legislative functions and the limitations on delegation, thereby reinforcing established legal principles regarding delegation of authority.