What happened in the Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026. The Bill establishes a National Tribunals Commission to oversee the appointment of chairpersons and members of various tribunals. The Bill was cleared by voice vote without discussion.
Opposition members protested and sought a statement by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The protest demand was linked to July 20 Delhi police crackdown on students protesting paper leaks.
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill repeals the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021.
Proposed structure of the National Tribunals Commission
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