Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
3. The aim of establishing Tribunals in India was expected to serve a double purpose of speedy and cost-effective justice. Critically examine the performance of tribunals in India. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
A Special Bench of the Supreme Court led by Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana said that the Centre should conform and fill long-pending vacancies to key tribunals.
Key Demand of the question:
To form a critical assessment of functioning of the Tribunals in India.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgement.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Give a brief description about tribunals and their purpose of removing delayed justice and also adjudicate on technical issues. Mention relevant articles of constitution associated with tribunals.
Body:
Firstly, give brief history of tribunals in India. With the use of statistics and facts such as number of tribunals established.
Discuss the performance of tribunals with respect to case pendency, adjudication, appeals, appointments, etc.
Also, mention latest court judgements related to tribunals to bring in more independence of the Tribunals from the executives. Mention about the National Tribunal Commission and issue of manpower in the Tribunals.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward to make dispensation of justice via tribunals more effective.
