tribunal appointments
Supreme Court Invalidates Key Provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act and Mandates National Commission
Nov 19, 2025 11:09 pm CST
The Supreme Court has struck down critical provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms Act while ordering the establishment of a National Tribunals Commission within four months. The judgment invalidates sections concerning appointment age restrictions, tenure limitations, and selection procedures, aiming to ensure greater independence and transparency in tribunal operations across India.
Supreme Court Confronts Centre Over Delays in Tribunal Reforms Case Amid CJI's Approaching Retirement
Nov 07, 2025 10:21 am CST
The Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the Centre's repeated requests to adjourn hearings on the constitutional validity of the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. Chief Justice Gavai, who retires on November 23, questioned whether the government intended to delay resolution until after his retirement, noting that the Act contains provisions nearly identical to those previously struck down by the Court for undermining judicial independence.