Delegated legislation refers to law-making by the executive under powers given by the legislature.
In India, Parliament and State Legislatures make basic laws.
Detailed rules are framed later by the executive.
This system exists due to practical, administrative, and technical needs.

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• Legislature makes broad law framework
• Executive fills technical and procedural details
• Power given through an Enabling Act
• Also called subordinate legislation
• Types: statutory instruments, orders, by-laws
• Used to amend law without new Act
• Saves time of Parliament and Assemblies
• Helpful in emergencies and technical matters
• Risk of weakening legislative control
• Raises concern over democratic accountability