Under the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, who may be appointed Chairperson of the National Tribunals Commission?

A person who has been a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice of a High CourtCorrect answerYour answerThe Union Minister of Law and Justice, ex officioCorrect answerYour answerThe Chief Justice of India, ex officioCorrect answerYour answerA retired Secretary to the Government of IndiaCorrect answerYour answer

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The Chairperson must have been a Judge of the Supreme Court or a Chief Justice of a High Court.
The Chief Justice of India is consulted before the Chairperson and the Judicial Members are appointed. Being consulted is not the same as holding the chair.
Besides the Chairperson the Commission has four Members, two judicial and two technical.

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Under the Tribunal Reforms Bill, 2026, who may be appointed Chairperson of the National Tribunals Commission?

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