Supreme Court of India · 2004-09-17
M.P. HIGH COURT BAR ASSOCIATION vs UNION OF INDIA .
- Citation / case number
- SC 2002/13350
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- M.P. HIGH COURT BAR ASSOCIATION
- Respondent
- UNION OF INDIA .
- Author
- C.K. THAKKER R.C. LAHOTI
- Bench
- C.K. THAKKER CJI R.C. LAHOTI
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of Article 323A of the Constitution and the Administrative Tribunals Act, 1985, affirming that while Article 323A allows for the establishment of Administrative Tribunals, it does not inherently remove the jurisdiction of the courts, except for the Supreme Court under Article 136. The Court held that the Madhya Pradesh High Court Bar Association has the locus standi to challenge the constitutionality of the Act, emphasizing the importance of judicial oversight in matters concerning public service. The judgment reinforced the principle that legislative provisions must align with constitutional mandates, particularly regarding access to justice.