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Tribunals Reforms Act 2021: Supreme Court Pulls Up Centre

10 November 20251 min read
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Why in the news

The Supreme Court objected to the Union repeatedly seeking more time in the challenge to this law, saying judicial independence is at stake.

Key facts

  • Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021: enacted 13 August 2021, replacing the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance, 2021.
  • One law now covers appointments, tenure, service conditions and removal of members.
  • Some tribunals abolished; functions went to High Courts.

Aims

  • Cut delays and fragmentation.
  • Uniform service rules.
  • Limit executive control; promote judicial accountability.

Test yourself

1. The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 replaced which earlier instrument?

The Act replaced the Tribunals Reforms Ordinance, 2021.

2. Under the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021, the functions of abolished tribunals were shifted to which bodies?

The Act moved functions of abolished tribunals to High Courts.

3. On which date was the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 enacted?

The Act was enacted on 13 August 2021.

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