Parliament passes the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026
The Parliament of India has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, which establishes a National Tribunals Commission to manage the selection and oversight of tribunal members. The Rajya Sabha approved the legislation on Tuesday following its passage in the Lok Sabha on Monday. The proceedings in the Upper House were marked by a walkout from opposition parties after the Leader of Opposition was denied permission to speak during the debate.
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What Happened
The Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 on Tuesday, a day after the Lok Sabha cleared the legislation. The bill mandates the creation of a National Tribunals Commission tasked with selecting chairpersons and members, reviewing performance, and addressing complaints across various tribunals. The National Company Law Tribunal remains excluded from the commission's jurisdiction.
During the legislative process, the opposition INDIA bloc staged a walkout from the Upper House to protest the Chair's decision to deny the Leader of Opposition an opportunity to speak. Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal defended the bill, stating that it aims to create a modern, independent, and uniform system for tribunals while maintaining their role as complementary bodies to the judiciary.
Background
Tribunals in India are quasi-judicial bodies established to reduce the workload of the judiciary and provide specialized adjudication for specific matters.
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Key Facts
- The Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 was passed by both houses of Parliament.
- The bill establishes a National Tribunals Commission.
- The commission will oversee the selection of tribunal members and handle complaints.
- The National Company Law Tribunal is not included in the scope of the new commission.
- Opposition parties walked out of the Rajya Sabha during the debate.
- Minister for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal stated the bill aims for a uniform tribunal system.
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