Statutory, Regulatory And Various Quasi-Judicial Bodies

Previous Year Questions Asked In Mains From This Topic

• “Recent amendments to the Right to information Act will have profound impact on the autonomy and independence of the Information Commission”. Discuss. [2020]

• Which steps are required for constitutionalization of a commission? Do you think imparting constitutionality to the National Commission for Women would ensure greater gender justice and empowerment in India? Give reasons. [2020]

• “The Central Administrative Tribunal which was established for redressal of grievances and complaints by or against central government employees, nowadays is exercising its powers as an independent judicial authority.” Explain.  [2019]

• How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts? In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India. [2018]

• Is the National Commission for Women able to strategize and tackle the problems that women face at both public and private spheres? Give reasons in support of your answer. [2017]

• What is a quasi-judicial body ? Explain with the help of concrete examples. [2016]

• “For achieving the desired objectives, it is necessary to ensure that the regulatory institutions remain independent and autonomous.” Discuss in the light of the experiences in recent past. [2015]

• The product diversification of financial institutions and insurance companies, resulting in overlapping of products and services strengthens the case for the merger of the two regulatory agencies, namely SEBI and IRDA. Justify. [2013]