Tribunals Reforms Bill passed in Lok Sabha
Why in news?
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, amid protests from the Opposition. The Bill aims to establish a National Tribunals Commission for appointing chairpersons and members of various tribunals, replacing the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021.
Key points
- The Bill seeks to create a National Tribunals Commission.
- The Commission will oversee appointments of tribunal chairpersons and members.
- It aims to bring uniformity, efficiency, transparency, and independence to the appointment process.
- The Bill was passed by voice vote amidst Opposition din demanding a statement on police action against students.
- The new law will repeal the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021.
Background & context
Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies established to adjudicate disputes in specific areas. Reforms have been undertaken to streamline their functioning and appointment processes, often in response to judicial interventions.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The proposed National Tribunals Commission will have a chairperson and four members (two judicial, two technical).
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper II: Government policies and interventions for the development of various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. GS Paper II: Judiciary and its role in contemporary India.