SC strikes down key provisions of Tribunals Reforms Act, says Parl can't override verdicts

In a major jolt to the Centre, the Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down key provisions of the 2021 Tribunals Reforms law related to appointment, tenure, and service conditions of tribunal members and presiding officers, saying “Parliament cannot simply override judicial decision by reenacting” these with minor tweaks.

- TDG NETWORK

The top court made scathing remarks against the Centre for bringing back the same provisions of the ordinance in the law.

“We must express our disapproval of the manner in which the Union of India has repeatedly chosen to not accept the directions of this court on the very issues that have already been conclusively settled through a series of judgements.