Rajya Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill in Opposition’s absence
The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which establishes the National Tribunals Commission to oversee tribunal appointments and service conditions. The opposition boycotted the session to protest against the government regarding separate political grievances.
Why it matters
The bill significantly alters the administrative structure of India's legal system, impacting how tribunals function and maintain independence.
The Rajya Sabha on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which provides for the establishment of the ‘National Tribunals Commission’ (NTC).
The Bill also specifies the qualifications, manner of selection, appointment, salaries and allowances, resignation, removal and other conditions of service of the chairpersons and members of 16 tribunals, including the Central Administrative Tribunal and the National Green Tribunal.
The Opposition members had not participated in the discussion on the Bill as they walked out demanding that Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak in the Upper House. INDIA Bloc members have been protesting, demanding that Home Minister Amit Shah must come to the House and apologise for the police action on protesting students. The Lok Sabha had passed the Bill earlier on Monday (August 10, 2026).
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