QUESTION 12
GS2
15 marks
How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Judge how far tribunals curtail ordinary courts' jurisdiction and discuss their constitutional validity and competency.
How farAnswer exactly what the question asks.
Demand-wise check
- 1Basis: Articles 323A and 323B (42nd Amendment)≈50 words
- 2Curtailment: exclusive jurisdiction in service, tax, company matters; earlier exclusion of HCs≈50 words
- 3Validity: L. Chandra Kumar restored HC review; Madras Bar Association cases on appointments and independence≈50 words
- 4Competency: technical members, speed vs vacancies and pendency, executive control≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
BasisCurtailmentValidity casesCompetencyConclusion
Where marks usually go
- No L. Chandra Kumar (1997) or Madras Bar Association rulings
- No 'how far' stand
Draw this
- Flow: tribunal → HC → SC
Value addition
- CaseL. Chandra Kumar (1997): judicial review by HC is basic structure; tribunals are supplemental.Supreme Court, 1997
- LawTribunals Reforms Act, 2021 abolished several appellate tribunals and set uniform tenure.Tribunals Reforms Act 2021
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