Tribunal Reforms Bill of 2021

‘Justice delayed is justice denied’. Analyze the statement in the context of the role of tribunals in the judicial system of India.(150 words)

Approach:

• Briefly introduce by mentioning constitutional provisions (Articles 323A and 323B) for Tribunals
• Mention purpose of Tribunals:
  • Expediting litigations
  • To deal with litigation in areas that require specialized knowledge (Eg. Company law tribunal)
• Limitation of tribunals:
  • Encroachment of executive in the judiciary, against the separation of power.
  • Burden on exchequer
• Enlist recent reforms (Tribunals Reform Bill, 2021) and their benefits
• Way Forward / Conclusion