Supreme Court extends tribunal chairpersons' tenure to Sept. 8, 2026, amid reforms delay.

The Supreme Court has extended the tenure of tribunal chairpersons and members until September 8, 2026, to prevent operational breakdowns after striking down the 2021 Tribunal Reforms Act. The interim order allows continued service while the government drafts a new law, with concerns raised over accountability, performance evaluation, and systemic inefficiencies like delayed judgments and overreliance on non-judicial members. The court emphasized the need for transparency and internal oversight, noting ongoing issues such as reserved judgments not being formally reported. The matter will be reviewed in four weeks.