The transfer of judicial powers to quasi-judicial bodies has raised concerns regarding the creation of a parallel justice delivery system through tribunalization of justice. In this perspective, examine the benefits and drawbacks of empowering quasi-judicial bodies with judicial powers.

BENEFITS OF QUASI-JUDICIAL BODIES: i Relief to courts: These bodies can effectively take up cases of private parties and reduce the number of cases reaching courts which is already overburdened. ii Speedy trial and justice: Quasi-judicial bodies ensures speedy access to justice (part of right to life). iii Flexible rules: Flexible rules simplify the adjudication process. iv Experts opinion: Quasi-judicial bodies contain experts of different domains which ensures effective justice. v Protects rights of citizens and check corruption thereby improving the overall development of country. DRAWBACKS OF QUASI-JUDICIAL BODIES: i Dependency on government funds salaries: Transparent executive interference. ii Tribunals like NGT bypasses high court which undermines judiciary. iii Executive interference can pose huge loss. Example: Ban of Time and cost decisions on projects because of NGT. iv Vacancies in tribunals, quasi-judicial bodies issue inefficiency. Conclusion: Quasi-judicial bodies can prove to be helpful in providing justice if they are made independent of executive and an effective check and balance is maintained in its powers.

— NANCY SINGH · AIR 34