Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 | UPSC Updates | Qualify IAS

Aim: Improve efficiency, independence & uniformity of tribunals.
Key reform: Establishes National Tribunals Commission (NTC).
Selection: Judicially headed committee with judicial, government & technical members.
Tenure: 5 years; age limit — 70 (Chairperson), 67 (Members).
Appointment: Within 3 months of recommendation.
Issue: Seeks to reduce executive control over tribunals.
Background: SC has repeatedly opposed short tenure and excessive executive interference.