With reference to the functioning and jurisdiction of Tribunals in India, consider the following statements:
1. The decisions of Tribunals can be challenged directly in the Supreme Court
2. The power to review Tribunal appointments and service conditions lies solely with the executive to maintain independence and efficiency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

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With reference to the functioning and jurisdiction of Tribunals in India, consider the following statements:
1. The decisions of Tribunals can be challenged directly in the Supreme Court
2. The power to review Tribunal appointments and service conditions lies solely with the executive to maintain independence and efficiency.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

TutorArc · Accepted Answer

Statement 1 is Correct: Tribunal decisions can be appealed directly to the Supreme Court under Article 136 through Special Leave Petitions (SLP). However, tribunal decisions must first be reviewed by High Courts before approaching the Supreme Court.

Statement 2 is not correct: The power to review tribunal appointments and service conditions does not lie solely with the Executive. In Madras Bar Association v. Union of India (2020), the Supreme Court ruled that judicial primacy must be maintained in tribunal appointments to ensure independence and separation of powers. The judiciary plays a critical role in overseeing and limiting executive interference.

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With reference to the functioning and jurisdiction of Tribunals in India, consider the following statements: 1. The decisions of Tribunals can be challenged directly in the Supreme Court 2. The power to review Tribunal appointments and service conditions lies solely with the executive to maintain independence and efficiency. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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