Lok Sabha Passes Bill To Set Up Panel To Appoint Chiefs, Members Of Tribunals
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, to standardize the appointment process for tribunal members and chairpersons. The bill was passed via voice vote amid significant opposition protests regarding other political issues.
Why it matters
The legislation aims to address judicial concerns regarding the separation of powers and the independence of quasi-judicial bodies.
A bill to set up a commission to select chairpersons and members for various tribunals was passed in the Lok Sabha without a debate on Monday, amid the din of opposition protest.According to the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, its key aim is to improve efficiency, ensure independence, transparency and uniformity in the qualification and appointment of chairpersons and members of various tribunals.Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Bill amid noisy protests by opposition members seeking the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah over the police crackdown on students during the July 20 protest here against the NEET paper leak.When the Bill came up for consideration and passage, it was passed by a voice vote without a debate as the opposition protests drowned the House proceedings.In brief remarks, Rijiju made it clear that the draft law does not change or alter the jurisdictions of the various tribunals but only…
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