The difference between court and administrative tribunal are as follows:
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Administrative Tribunal |
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A court of law is a part of the traditional judicial system. |
The administrative tribunal is an agency created by a statute endowed with judicial powers. |
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A court of law is vested with general jurisdiction over all matters. |
It deals with service matters and is vested with limited jurisdiction to decide a particular issue. |
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The courts follow a uniform, fixed statutory procedure. |
There is no uniform procedure that the administrative tribunals are required to follow to exercise adjudicatory powers. |
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The court exercises only judicial functions. |
Administrative tribunals undertake various other administrative functions. |
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All courts are tribunals, but all tribunals are not courts. |
Tribunal is wider than court. |
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It can decide the validity of legislation. |
It cannot decide the validity of legislation. |
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The courts do not follow investigatory or inquisition functions, rather it decides the case on the basis of evidence. |
Many tribunals perform investigatory functions as well, along with their quasi-judicial functions. |
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The decision of the court is objective in nature, primarily based on the evidence and materials produced before the court. |
The decision is subjective, i.e. at times, it may decide the matters taking into account the policy and expediency. |
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It is presided over by an officer expert in the law. |
It is not mandatory in every case that the members need to be trained and experts in the law. |
Further Reading:
To read more about the Tribunals in India, check the linked article.
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