While Wednesbury unreasonableness sets a high threshold for judicial intervention, the proportionali…

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While Wednesbury unreasonableness sets a high threshold for judicial intervention, the proportionality test allows courts to conduct a more ______ review of administrative actions affecting fundamental rights.

deferential
intensive
procedural
formalistic

Answer: intensive

Proportionality vs Wednesbury: (a) Wednesbury: High deference; courts intervene only if decision so irrational no reasonable authority could make it, (b) Proportionality: More intensive review; courts examine: legitimate aim, rational connection, necessity, balancing of rights vs public interest. Indian Supreme Court increasingly applies proportionality (Puttaswamy, Anuradha Bhasin) for rights-affecting actions, while retaining Wednesbury for policy/economic decisions. Reflects calibrated judicial oversight: stricter scrutiny for rights, deference for policy.

Topic Administrative Law - Doctrine of Proportionality vs Wednesbury

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While Wednesbury unreasonableness sets a high threshold for judicial intervention, the proportionality test allows courts to conduct a more ______ review of administrative actions affecting fundamental rights.