TRIBUNALS REFORMS BILL, 2026
14 August 2026
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TRIBUNALS REFORMS BILL, 2026
Context: The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 was introduced and passed by the Lok Sabha on 10 August 2026 and passed by the Rajya Sabha on 11 August 2026. It seeks to repeal the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 and redesign the framework governing appointments, tenure and administration of major tribunals.
Background: Tribunals are specialised judicial or quasi-judicial bodies created to decide technical disputes and reduce the burden on regular courts. The Supreme Court has repeatedly stressed that tribunals must enjoy adequate independence from the executive. Certain provisions of the 2021 law were struck down for conflicting with judicial independence and separation of powers.
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Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 passed by Parliament aims to improve tribunal independence through a National Tribunals Commission, addressing Supreme Court concerns over executive control and judicial impartiality in specialized dispute resolution.
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