How will tribunals function without infrastructure? Supreme Court asks Centre
Terming NCLT and NCLAT as the Government's lifeline, a Bench led by CI Surya Kant asks Centre to identify the amenities urgently needed
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SC strikes down Tribunal Reforms Act 2021 provisions for going against its judgments
The Supreme Court struck down the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, for violating judicial independence and ignoring prior judgments on member appointments and tenure. The court directed the creation of a National Tribunals Commission and stated earlier judgments would remain in effect. It criticized the government for non-compliance.
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Non-judicial members of tribunals averse to passing orders against govt, must reflect: CJI
CJI Gavai criticized non-judicial tribunal members, often ex-bureaucrats, for avoiding rulings against the government, urging reflection. He highlighted training needs and uniform standards. He also addressed excessive appeals, poor courtroom conduct, and the need for better service conditions for tribunal members, emphasizing the importance of justice.
