Question

Which of the following statements hold true for adjudicatory bodies?

• A. Doctrine of Stare Decisis applies to them
• B. Doctrine of Res judicata does not apply to them
• C. Inherent lack of jurisdiction in a tribunal cannot be cured or created by the act of the parties
• D. None of the above

Hint:

Jurisdiction cannot be conferred on a tribunal by consent of parties—it must come from law.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding jurisdiction.
If a tribunal inherently lacks jurisdiction, the consent or actions of the parties cannot confer it.
Step 2: Analysis of other options.
- (a) Doctrine of stare decisis applies mainly to courts, not all adjudicatory bodies.
- (b) Doctrine of res judicata does apply to tribunals.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, option (c) is correct.