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TopicTribunals

Topic: Tribunals

Drawing clear line on autonomy of tribunals, SC scraps 2021 Act, calls it ‘legislative override’

Bench led by CJI Gavai says the Act violated the principle of separation of powers and revived clauses earlier struck down.

Why India’s commercial tribunals need reforms—few judges with domain expertise, executive control, delays

DAKSH report on ‘State of Tribunals 2025’ flags pendency, vacancies & structural gaps in the system, says many tribunals have become 'parking spots' or retirement houses for govt officers.

How SC wants to streamline tribunal appointments even if govt objects to court’s choice

SC devises mechanism for tribunal appointments after being informed that Appointments Committee of Cabinet cleared only 22 of 41 names approved in 2019 by panel led by SC judge.

Tussle over tribunals continues, after HC rules only judges or lawyers can be judicial members

Madras HC, in 1 April order, directed central govt to re-frame a provision in Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, keeping 2010 SC judgment in mind.

Jefferson, Lincoln, FDR disobeyed US Supreme Court: Modi govt’s rebuttal to SC on tribunals law

Modi govt has found fault with SC for drawing references from the US Supreme Court while striking down provisions of the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021.

SC warns govt of contempt proceedings if tribunal appointments aren’t done in a week

Bench headed by CJI Ramana tells Solicitor General that govt has no respect for SC judgments, criticises enactment of Tribunals Reforms Bill, which goes against 2 earlier orders.

Supreme Court pulls up Centre for passing tribunals bill without proper debate in Parliament

Bench led by CJI Ramana notes that provisions of Tribunals Reform Bill 2021 were similar to ordinance declared unconstitutional by SC, directs Centre to make tribunal appointments in 10 days.

Parliament passes tribunal reforms bill, but here’s why it could cause Supreme Court heartburn

The bill sets minimum age limit for appointments as 50 years & provides 4-year term for members — provisions that were earlier struck down by SC when proposed in an ordinance.

Stuck between bad rules & no appointments, tribunals finally get much-needed judicial boost

No new judicial appointments have been made to tribunals since 2017 when the government first framed rules for a uniform appointment procedure to these quasi-judicial bodies.

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New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.