Supreme Court Strikes Down Tribunal Reforms Act 2021: Says It Violated Judicial Independence

The Supreme Court invalidated major provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act 2021, holding that they interfered with judicial independence by allowing excessive executive control over tenure, appointments, and service conditions of tribunal members. The Court reaffirmed that tribunal autonomy is fundamental to the Constitution’s structure and cannot be compromised. The ruling is a significant reaffirmation of judicial supremacy over legislative attempts to dilute independent adjudication mechanisms.