Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies
Q4. The increasing resort to quasi-judicial mechanisms reflects both judicial overload and executive convenience. Examine this trend and assess its impact on the principles of natural justice. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Medium
Reference: InsightsIAS
Why the question:
Amid the growing number of tribunals and regulatory authorities in India, highlighting debates on judicial workload, executive dominance, and erosion of natural justice principles.Key demand of the question:
The answer must analyse the trend of increasing quasi-judicial mechanisms as a response to judicial and administrative challenges, and assess its impact on impartiality, procedural fairness, and adherence to natural justice.Structure of the Answer:
Introduction:Briefly define quasi-judicial bodies and state why their expansion reflects systemic shifts in governance and justice delivery.
Body:
- Trend: Discuss reasons for their growth—judicial pendency, executive convenience, and specialization—with brief examples.
- Impact on natural justice: Evaluate both positive and negative implications—efficiency vs dilution of independence, fairness, and accountability.
Conclusion:
Conclude with the need for reforms ensuring independence, uniformity, and adherence to constitutional principles.
