Challenges To The Efficacy And Independence Of Indian Tribunals: The Urgent Need For A National Tribunals Commission
- IJLLR Journal
- Jul 23
- 1 min read
Arun Kishor M, LL.B., Government Law College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641046
ABSTRACT
Tribunal Systems were introduced in India, primarily through the 42nd Amendment of the Constitution in 1976, as specialised quasi-judicial bodies to dispense justitia expedita efficaciously, to alleviate the enormous backlog of cases in the traditional courts. These Tribunals, have however become victims of the very issues of delay and inefficiency in solving cases. The modern-day Tribunals are also heavily dependent on the executive for their funding, functioning and administration, severely undermining their judicial independence, a flagrant violation of the doctrine of separation of powers, a part of the basic structure of the Constitution of India. This research paper advocates for the emergent establishment of a National Tribunals Commission, as directed by the judiciary in various cases, to ensure the uniformity, judicial independence, and efficiency in disposal of cases through Tribunals, and help fulfil their raison d'etre as an efficient and speedy Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanism.
