New Delhi, Aug. 10 -- The Lok Sabha on Monday passed a bill to overhaul the oversight of India's tribunals, proposing a National Tribunals Commission to fill vacancies, monitor performance and oversee complaints against members of the country's sectoral quasi-judicial bodies.

The move comes as India's tribunals face mounting caseloads and persistent concerns over vacancies, delays and independence. The proposed framework leaves key powers with the central government, including the appointment of chairpersons and members, while excluding the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) from the commission's direct ambit.

Law and justice minister Arjun Ram Meghwal introduced the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, on Monday amid protests from oppositio...