NEW DELHI, August 10 — The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, on Monday, aiming to streamline the functioning of administrative tribunals and reduce pending litigation across the country.
The bill proposes the abolition of certain redundant tribunals and transfers their jurisdiction to high courts to simplify administrative procedures. It also standardizes eligibility criteria, search-cum-selection committees, and tenure guidelines (four years) for tribunal chairpersons and members, aiming to maintain administrative independence.
The Union Law Ministry stated that the reforms will prevent duplication of judicial forums and speed up case disposals.
Judicial structures and legislative reforms are core parts of the Indian Polity syllabus. Candidates should note that tribunals in India are established under Article 323A (administrative tribunals) and Article 323B (tribunals for other matters) of the Constitution.