What happened (Lok Sabha reply on tribunal law)
Union Minister of Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal stated in a written reply to the Lok Sabha that the government will align future tribunal legislation with Supreme Court rulings affecting tribunal appointments and judicial independence.
The minister pointed to a Supreme Court judgment dated 19.11.2025 in Madras Bar Association vs. UOI (W.P.(C) No.1018 of 2021), where the Court struck down certain provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 (the minister referred to paragraph 142 of the judgment).
Background and earlier legal position
Supreme Court judgments, including the Madras Bar Association vs. UOI ruling cited by the minister, apply to the key governance elements of tribunals—especially the appointments, tenure, and service conditions of tribunal members and Chairpersons.
The minister also indicated that future statutory provisions enacted by Parliament would consider Supreme Court judgments and directions on judicial independence of tribunals when framed.
Related current affairs
- SC’s direction: independent National Tribunals Commission for transparent oversight
- Row over U.P. IAS officer’s ‘bid’ to influence civil judge deepens as HC takes serious exception
- Pay compensation for land/fence or policing losses: J&K police station case under SC
- Proposed PACER scheme budget for polar and ocean research: ₹270 crore for 2026–27
- National AI Skilling Initiative Phase I enrolments reach 60,253; IICT and private partners develop curriculum
- Parliament Question: Mission Karmayogi—iGOT Karmayogi expansion and capacity building updates