In a landmark judgment asserting the supremacy of judicial independence, the Supreme Court on Wednesday (November 19) struck down the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021 . The apex court declared the legislation unconstitutional, ruling that it amounted to an impermissible “legislative overruling” of previous judgments without rectifying the legal defects identified by the Court.

A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran delivered the verdict, sharply criticizing the Central government for its apparent unwillingness to implement binding judicial directions regarding the appointment and service conditions of tribunal members.

A Case of Legislative Overruling

The controversy centered on the Parliament’s move to re-enact specific provisions that the Sup

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