Choose the correct statements

A. The 42nd Amendment Act ushered the era of Human Rights in India
B. The 42nd Amendment Act 1976 added Articles 323 A and 323 B to the Constitution of India
C. Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 was enacted to cater the needs of SC/ST/OBC people.
D. In L. Chandra Kumar case, the seven judge bench of the Supreme Court held that tribunals would not take away the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

B and D only

The correct answer is Option (3) → B and D only

• A. The 42nd Amendment Act ushered the era of Human Rights in India: This statement is false. While the 42nd Amendment (1976) made several significant changes to the Constitution, it did not specifically "usher in the era of Human Rights." Human rights are more directly protected under Articles 14-32 and subsequent amendments.

• B. The 42nd Amendment Act 1976 added Articles 323 A and 323 B to the Constitution of India: This statement is correct. The 42nd Amendment introduced these articles, which provide for the establishment of Administrative Tribunals and the provisions related to the jurisdiction of such tribunals.

• C. Administrative Tribunals Act 1985 was enacted to cater to the needs of SC/ST/OBC people: This statement is incorrect. While the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, aimed to provide for the establishment of administrative tribunals for the adjudication of disputes and complaints regarding the service conditions of persons appointed to the services of the Union or of the states, it is not specifically focused on SC/ST/OBC people.

• D. In the L. Chandra Kumar case, the seven-judge bench of the Supreme Court held that tribunals would not take away the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts: This statement is correct. The Supreme Court ruled that the power of judicial review remains with the High Courts and the Supreme Court, thus maintaining the supremacy of the judiciary.