Theme T86 · Constitution & Polity
Tribunals, Lok Adalats, arbitration & legal aid
6PYQs
6GS2
2015–20256 distinct years
2asked 2024–26
Roadmap · step 46 of 171 · Stage 2: Building blocks
What UPSC asks
UPSC asks about tribunals vs courts, 2021 tribunal reforms, CAT, Lok Adalats vs arbitration, legal aid and NALSA.
Prepare these
- Art 323A, 323B; Chandra Kumar
- Tribunal Reforms Act 2021
- Lok Adalats and arbitration law
- NALSA and free legal aid eligibility
Answer writing
- Explain need, then issues, then reforms
Directive words in these PYQs: Assess (2), Explain (2), Discuss (2), How far (2), Comment (1), Compare (1).
Syllabus lines covered
- GS2-L3 — Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and institutions.
All 6 PYQs, newest first
GS2202510 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-08-M2025-Q02
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.
GS2202410 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-08-M2024-Q02
Explain and distinguish between Lok Adalats and Arbitration Tribunals. Whether they entertain civil as well as criminal cases?
GS2202310 marks · 150 wordsGS2-POL-08-M2023-Q02
Who are entitled to receive free legal aid? Assess the role of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) in rendering free legal aid in India.
GS22019GS2-POL-08-M2019-S01
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.
GS22018GS2-POL-08-M2018-S01
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?
GS22015GS2-POL-08-M2015-S01
What are the major changes brought in the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 through the recent Ordinance promulgated by the President? How far will it improve India’s dispute resolution mechanism? Discuss.