In Brief
The Supreme Court examined the constitutional validity of the 2017 Rules governing tribunal member appointments, which prescribed a 3-year term. Pending final judgment, the Court granted interim relief modifying the selection process. It directed that a new interim Search-cum-Selection Committee composition be adopted for most tribunals, that Chairperson appointments be made by Chief Justice nomination, and that all selectees serve 5-year terms under old conditions of service. However, tribunals where selection was substantially advanced were permitted to proceed uninterrupted, balancing constitutional protection with administrative efficiency."
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