S.P. SAMPATH KUMAR ETC. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS.

The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, particularly Sections 4, 5, 6, and 28, which exclude the jurisdiction of High Courts under Articles 226 and 227 in service matters. The Court held that while Parliament can establish administrative tribunals under Article 323A, the exclusion of High Court jurisdiction must be reasonable and not arbitrary. The Court partially allowed the petitions, affirming the need for the Tribunal's composition and appointment processes to ensure efficacy and fairness in adjudication.