Madras Bar Association
Supreme Court Deliberates on Constitutional Challenge to Tribunals Reforms Act 2021
Nov 12, 2025 12:34 am CST
The Supreme Court has reserved judgment on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Tribunals Reforms Act 2021, which modifies appointment criteria and tenure terms for tribunal members. Petitioners argue the law contradicts previous Supreme Court judgments, while the government defends it as balancing judicial independence with administrative efficiency. The case highlights tensions between legislative authority and judicial precedent in tribunal governance.
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.