ROJER MATHEW vs SOUTH INDIAN BANK LTD AND ORS CHIEF MANAGER

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity for judicial expertise and independence in the functioning of Tribunals, noting that personnel appointed must possess legal training and experience. It highlighted the inadequacies of current Tribunal systems, including the prohibitive costs of appeals to the Supreme Court and the need for regular monitoring and oversight. The Court reiterated that if Tribunals are to exercise judicial powers, they must maintain standards akin to those of traditional courts, and proposed a review of the qualifications and appointment processes for Tribunal members.