# India Tribunal Reforms Bill legislative process > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/india-tribunal-reforms-bill-legislative-process > Updated: 2026-08-11T11:16:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The Indian government introduced the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, to overhaul the administration and independence of 16 semi-judicial and appellate bodies, such as the National Green Tribunal and the Securities Appellate Tribunal. A primary component of the legislation is the creation of a five-member National Tribunals Commission (NTC) to oversee appointments and performance reviews. The NTC is intended to be led by a former Supreme Court judge or High Court Chief Justice, with the government required to consult the Chief Justice of India regarding judicial appointments. Following its introduction in the Lok Sabha, the Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha. Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal stated the reforms aim to improve legal infrastructure and facilitate the speedy disposal of disputes to support economic growth. While the government maintained that the Bill does not alter existing tribunal jurisdictions, the proceedings in the Upper House were marked by a walkout from members of the Opposition INDIA bloc after Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge was not permitted to speak during the debate. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: India's Lok Sabha passes Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026 India's Lok Sabha passed the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill, 2026, to boost critical mineral exploration while restricting states from levying additional taxes on mineral rights. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indias-rajya-sabha-passes-tribunals-reforms-bill-2026 ### 2026-08-09: India proposes National Tribunals Commission via new reform bill The Indian government will introduce the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, to establish a National Tribunals Commission to oversee appointments and performance for 16 semi-judicial bodies. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-proposes-national-tribunals-commission-via-new-reform-bill --- Cite as: India Tribunal Reforms Bill legislative process. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/india-tribunal-reforms-bill-legislative-process