New Delhi, Oct. 3 -- The Central Government has notified a new framework for appointments and oversight of major tribunals, requiring the process to fill vacancies to begin at least six months in advance and introducing a structured assessment of candidates, including scrutiny of judicial work, professional experience and, where applicable, an order-writing exercise.

The Ministry of Law and Justice's Department of Legal Affairs has notified the National Tribunals Commission and Qualification, Selection and Conditions of Service of Chairperson and Members of Tribunals Rules, 2026 under the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2026. The rules came into force on their publication in the Official Gazette. Under the rules, ministries and departments will sen...