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14. Previous Years’ Questions

 

1. What is the legal sanction behind the establishment of Foreigners' Tribunals? Comment on the need of strict judicial supervision given the context in which they function.Answer:2. What are the different rights available to the consumers under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? Explaining the three layered quasi-judicial mechanism put in place under the Act, mention the measures that can be taken to improve the functioning of these forums.Answer:3. Tribunals in India have not just replicated some of the problems that our judiciary suffers from but added a few more. Discuss.Answer:A. Pendency and Vacancy in TribunalsB. Lack of Independence with Tribunals:C. Administrative Concerns: Non-Uniformity in RegulationD. Jurisdiction of the High Courts4. Effective protection of consumer rights is sine qua non for promoting the culture of good governance. In this context, critically examine the state of consumer rights protection in India and discuss the need for reforms in this regard.Answer: ♤ Issues with Consumer Courts:5. During the recent ruling on extra-judicial killings in Manipur, the Supreme court used the expression ‘toothless-tiger’ to refer to the NHRC. Has the NHRC failed in its mandate to counter systematic human rights violations? Critically analyse its working and suggest some measures to improve its effectiveness.Answer:Analysis of NHRC’s workingSuggestions

  

 

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