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QUESTION 12
GS2
15 marks

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.

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11 min
250 words

What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “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.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Tribunals.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts?≈95 words
  2. 2In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India≈95 words

Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.

Answer plan

Constitutional/institutional contextAnswer each explicit limb in sequenceUse relevant provisions/judgments/policy evidenceLimitations/counterviewReforms or reasoned conclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Tribunals without directly resolving: “How far do you agree with the view that tribunals curtail the jurisdiction of ordinary courts?”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “In view of the above, discuss the constitutional validity and competency of the tribunals in India.”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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