Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026: What Is The Proposed Law And Why Is It Important?
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News india Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026: What Is The Proposed Law And Why Is It Important? Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026: What Is The Proposed Law And Why Is It Important? Published By, Last Updated: August 10, 2026, 18:16 IST The proposed body is intended to provide an independent and transparent mechanism for selecting and appointing tribunal heads and members. Rapid Read The Tribunals Reforms Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha. (PTI file photo) The Lok Sabha on Monday passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 without a debate amid opposition protests. Introduced by Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, the proposed legislation seeks to overhaul the process of selecting and appointing chairpersons and members of various tribunals across the country.
What Is The Tribunals Reforms Bill? The Bill primarily aims to bring uniformity, transparency and efficiency to the appointment process for tribunal members. It lays down common rules governing their qualifications, selection, appointment, salaries, allowances, resignation, removal and other service conditions. Importantly, the legislation does not alter the jurisdiction or functions of existing tribunals, Meghwal said. Instead, its focus is on creating a standardised institutional framework for appointments. Proposal To Set Up Tribunals Commission A key provision of the Bill is the proposed establishment of a Tribunals Commission (NTC), which will be headquartered in New Delhi. The commission will comprise five members, which will include a chairperson, two judicial members and two technical members. A retired Supreme Court judge or a retired chief justice of a high court will be eligible to head the commission.
The proposed body is intended to provide an independent and transparent mechanism for selecting and appointing tribunal heads and members. Why Is The Bill Being Introduced? The legislation comes after the Supreme Court struck down provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, citing concerns over separation of powers and judicial independence. The court had also called for the creation of an independent Tribunals Commission with professional expertise and transparent oversight. The new Bill seeks to address these concerns and establish a uniform framework for tribunal appointments. Once enacted, the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, will be repealed. The government has described the legislation as part of its broader judicial and institutional reform agenda. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Manisha Roy Manisha Roy is a Senior Sub-Editor at News18.com's general desk.
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