History of administrative litigation in Romania

The history of administrative litigation in Romania denotes the sinuous evolution of the relationship between the citizen and the state, in parallel with the development of modern legal institutions. Starting with the establishment of the Council of State in 1864, inspired by the French model, and continuing with the oscillating legal reforms of the early 20th century, Romanian administrative litigation has undergone significant transformations on several levels, from administrative jurisdiction to judicial control, from annulment mechanisms to simple declarations of illegality. The paper analyses the successive legal regimes that shaped administrative litigation, culminating in its constitutional recognition in the 1923 Constitution. By exploring key legislative landmarks such as the Bădărău, Toma Stelian and Cantacuzino Laws, this study is suggestive both in reflecting doctrinal tensions and in the growing awareness of citizens' rights before the administrative power.