Three Constitution Amendment Bills Target Articles 55, 81, 82, 170, 330, 332, 334A on President Election, Delimitation & Reservations

Rajya Sabha Passes Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026, Raising Judge Strength to 38

The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, raising the apex court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, including the Chief Justice of India. The Bill replaces a May ordinance, but Opposition MPs questioned the ordinance route and highlighted the persistent diversity deficit in judicial appointments. This is a high-yield Polity topic for Prelims and Mains, with concrete data on SC/ST/OBC/minority/women representation and judiciary infrastructure.

Lok Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 to Establish National Tribunals Commission for Appointments

The Lok Sabha has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, to establish a National Tribunals Commission (NTC) for appointing chairpersons and members of tribunals. This follows the Supreme Court's directive to ensure independence and transparency. The Bill replaces the Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021.

Lok Sabha Passes Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026 to Establish National Tribunals Commission for Selection of Members

Lok Sabha has passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, which seeks to establish a National Tribunals Commission to select chairpersons and members of key tribunals. This move follows the Supreme Court striking down parts of the earlier 2021 Act, aiming to strengthen tribunals as specialized complementary institutions to the judiciary.

Delimitation Row: Tamil Nadu Seeks Freeze on 543 Lok Sabha Seats; 131st Amendment Bill to Raise to 850 Defeated

Delimitation after the 2026 census threatens to redraw Lok Sabha representation, triggering a federal vs democratic conflict. Tamil Nadu's resolution to freeze seats at 543 and the defeated 131st Amendment Bill (proposing 850 seats) highlight the core tension between population-based representation and protecting states that controlled population growth. This is a high-stakes polity issue for UPSC Mains and Prelims.

Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026: National Tribunals Commission to Oversee 16 Tribunals

Tribunals are quasi-judicial bodies for specialized dispute resolution. The Tribunals Reforms Bill 2026, passed in Lok Sabha, proposes a National Tribunals Commission (NTC) to oversee appointments and functioning of 16 tribunals, following Supreme Court directives. This is a key issue of separation of powers and judicial independence, with deep constitutional roots.

Parliament Passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026; JMFC for Delays Over 2 Years

Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 by voice vote, making a Judicial Magistrate (First Class) order mandatory for birth and death registrations delayed beyond two years. This reform targets misuse like ghost voters and unauthorised registration of children born elsewhere. Aspirants must remember the two-year threshold and the shift from executive to judicial authorisation.

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Sent to 31-Member JPC; Report Due by Winter Session 2026

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been referred to a 31-member Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid strong opposition protests. The bill proposes tighter government oversight over foreign funding of NGOs and a designated authority to manage assets of defunct organisations. The government denies it targets minorities, while the JPC must submit its report by the first week of the 2026 Winter Session.

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Referred to JPC: Understanding Parliamentary Committees' Role and Efficacy

The Lok Sabha has referred the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) amid opposition objections. This article explains the role of parliamentary committees, their effectiveness, and historical examples of JPCs influencing legislation. For aspirants, understanding the committee system is crucial for Polity and Governance sections.