Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Legal Studies

Chapter

Judiciary

Question:
Which of the following is correct for Tribunals working in India?
Options:
These bodies function as semi or quasi-judicial bodies.
They may consist of administrative officers or judges without a legal background.
Tribunals have been constituted under specific constitutional mandate enshrined in the Constitution of India or through legal enactments.
All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Apart from these judicial bodies, Indian judiciary is also characterised by numerous semi-judicial bodies involved in dispute resolution. These bodies function as semi or quasi-judicial bodies because they may consist of administrative officers or judges without a legal background. Yet they function in their judicial capacity and hear relevant legal matters and settle claims between the parties. Tribunals have been constituted under specific constitutional mandate enshrined in the Constitution of India or through legal enactments, e.g. a law passed by the legislature. Their creation aims at increasing efficiency in resolving disputes and reducing the burden on courts. Examples of some of these tribunals include: Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) for resolving the grievances and disputes of central government employees, and State Administrative Tribunals (SAT) for state government employees