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14. The main distinction between a 'court' on the one hand and a "quasi judicial tribunal' on the other has been discussed in innumerable decisions, both in England and in India. But as there are recent decisions of the Supreme Court on the subject it is unnecessary to discuss them at great length I may only refer to Royal Aquarium and Summer and Winter Garden Society v. Parkinsen, 1892-1 QB 431, where it was pointed out that a functionary may, in some matters function as an administrative authority and in certain other matter he may function as a court.