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UPSC CSE Mains 2025 · GS2 · 10 marks · 150 words

Comment on the need of administrative tribunals as compared to the court system. Assess the impact of the recent tribunal reforms through rationalization of tribunals made in 2021.

Theme

T86 Tribunals, Lok Adalats, arbitration & legal aid

What UPSC asks in this theme

UPSC asks about tribunals vs courts, 2021 tribunal reforms, CAT, Lok Adalats vs arbitration, legal aid and NALSA.

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  2. GS2202310 marks

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  3. GS22019

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  4. GS22018

    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?

  5. GS22015

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