The Lok Sabha passes the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which provides for the creation of a National Tribunals Commission to oversee national tribunals. The commission’s role includes managing appointments linked to tribunal functioning and establishing mechanisms to address complaints.
According to reports, the bill empowers the Union government to appoint members of the National Tribunals Commission. The commission is also tasked with filling vacancies, reviewing performance, and overseeing complaints involving tribunals.
Outlets differ on how the bill’s scope is described, particularly regarding coverage of specific tribunals. Mint reports that the bill leaves the NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) outside its ambit, while other coverage focuses on the commission’s oversight and appointment framework. The provisions are set within the broader objective of reforming how tribunals operate and are supervised.
