NationalMonday, 10 August 2026·The Hindu - National
Lok Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 to create National Tribunals Commission
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, to create a National Tribunals Commission with one chairperson and four members.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On August 10, 2026, the Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, to establish a National Tribunals Commission headquartered in New Delhi for appointing tribunal chairpersons and members.
Key specifics
- The proposed commission will have 1 chairperson and 4 members.
- Of the 4 members, 2 will be judicial members and 2 will be technical members.
- A retired Supreme Court judge or a retired Chief Justice of a High Court can head the commission.
- The Bill will repeal the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, once passed by both Houses.
- The Supreme Court had earlier directed an independent National Tribunals Commission with transparent selection procedures.
Exam lens
Question type: polity and legislative process; key facts: Lok Sabha, Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, New Delhi, 1 chairperson, 4 members, 2 judicial, 2 technical, 2021 Act repeal. TNPSC may ask the composition of the proposed National Tribunals Commission.