The Law of Ultra Vires by B. C. Sarma, now in its 2nd edition (2021), is a comprehensive legal treatise on the doctrine of ultra vires—exploring powers granted to statutory or corporate bodies, limits of delegation, and consequences of actions beyond legal authority. Featuring extensive theoretical analysis and Indian case law, this standard reference is indispensable for administrative law practitioners and academics.

Sections include:

• Company law scope—acts beyond objects clause and capacity

• Delegated legislation and subordinate rule making

• Administrative law doctrine in India: narrow vs broad ultra vires review

• Judicial precedents, including landmark cases like Emperor v. Benoari Lal Sarma on emergency ordinances and limits of executive power