The case addresses the restructuring of the Tribunal System in India, focusing on its constitutional scheme and the need for independent, efficient, and accessible justice. It reviews the evolution of Tribunals to decongest courts and provide speedy justice, while also examining concerns about their effectiveness, competence, and accessibility. The court considers expert studies and committee reports highlighting issues such as lack of confidence in Tribunals, the need for judicial expertise, and the importance of independence from the executive branch. The case also examines the exclusion of judicial review by High Courts and direct appeals to the Supreme Court, which were deemed costly and inaccessible.
The case revolves around the structure and functioning of Tribunals in India. Tribunals were established to decongest the court system and provide speedy and inexpensive justice. However, concerns have arisen regarding their effectiveness, independence, and accessibility. Key facts include: Expert committees and commissions have highlighted issues such as lack of competence, objectivity, and judicial approach in Tribunals. The exclusion of judicial review by High Courts and direct appeals to the Supreme Court have been deemed costly and inaccessible. The appointment process and qualifications of Tribunal members have been questioned, with concerns about the balance between technical expertise and judicial experience. The need for an independent oversight body to ensure
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The case addresses the restructuring of the Tribunal System in India, focusing on its constitutional scheme and the need for independent, efficient, and accessible justice. It reviews the evolution of Tribunals to decongest courts and provide speedy justice, while also examining concerns about their effectiveness, competence, and accessibility. The court considers expert studies and committee reports highlighting issues such as lack of confidence in Tribunals, the need for judicial expertise, and the importance of independence from the executive branch. The case also examines the exclusion of judicial review by High Courts and direct appeals to the Supreme Court, which were deemed costly and inaccessible.
The case revolves around the structure and functioning of Tribunals in India. Tribunals were established to decongest the court system and provide speedy and inexpensive justice. However, concerns have arisen regarding their effectiveness, independence, and accessibility. Key facts include: Expert committees and commissions have highlighted issues such as lack of competence, objectivity, and judicial approach in Tribunals. The exclusion of judicial review by High Courts and direct appeals to the Supreme Court have been deemed costly and inaccessible. The appointment process and qualifications of Tribunal members have been questioned, with concerns about the balance between technical expertise and judicial experience. The need for an independent oversight body to ensure
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