Question

Difference between judicial and quasi judicial function

Answer 1

Judicial Functions:

1. As lies inter parties (a dispute between two parties) is an essential characteristic feature of judicial function.

2. The evidence shall be taken on oath.

3. The rules of evidence, Civil Procedure Code, etc. are strictly followed.

4. The Court fee, as per rules, are required to be paid.

5. The doctrines of precedents, stare decisis etc. shall strictly be followed.

6. No man a judge in his own case. This maxim is strictly followed.

7. The court is the real forum of judicial proceedings.

Quasi-Judicial Functions

1. A lis inter parties is not an essential characteristic feature of quasi-judicial function.

2. The evidence is not taken on oath.

3. The rules of evidence, C.P.C., Cr.P.C. etc. are not strictly followed.

4. Court fee is not required to be paid.

5. These doctrines are not followed strictly.

6. Sometimes, it may be relaxed here.

7. It is only a trapping of a court, but in reality it is not a court.