Tribunals in India are specialized quasi-judicial bodies created to handle specific types of disputes. They offer a faster, more efficient, and less formal way to resolve issues compared to traditional courts. Tribunals became an important part of the Indian legal system after the 42nd Amendment Act of 1976.

Key Points

42nd Amendment Act (1976)

This amendment introduced Part XIV-A to the Indian Constitution.

Part XIV-A includes Articles 323A and 323B, which provide the framework for setting up tribunals.

Article 323A

Focuses on administrative tribunals.

Deals with disputes related to the recruitment and service conditions of public servants.