QUASI JUDICIAL BODY

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What is a quasi judicial body. Explain with the help of concrete examples.


Quasi judicial bodies are institutes which have power analogous to that of  the law imposing bodies but these are not courts. Since these bodies have limited judicial power in certain specialized areas, they are called quasi judicial body.





These bodies  can inquire and investigate into an issue,summon and award legal penalties to an administrative agency. These bodies are specialized in the field of their operation and reduce the burden of regular courts (i.e High Courts and Supreme Court). These bodies work on principles of Natural Justice and are affordable, effective and more accessible for common man. Their powers are usually limited to a particular area of expertise.



Some of the examples of quasi judicial bodies are:

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

Central Information Commission

Competition Commission of India

Banking Ombudsman

Central Administrative Tribunal

Income Tax Appellate Tribunal 





These organizations generally have authorities of settlement in matters like breach of discipline, conduct rules, and trust in the matters of money or otherwise. Their powers are usually limited to a particular area of expertise, such as financial markets, employement laws, public standards, immigration or regulation. Hence, the functions of these authorities are more aligned towards the judicial functions of the courts rather than mere administrative acts of the state authority.


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