The Supreme Court of India, led by Justices Surya Kant and NK Singh, addressed the heavy workload and vacancy issues within the Armed Forces Tribunal. They suggested establishing additional benches in remote areas to enhance access to justice and urged the government to expedite the appointment process and improve tribunal operations.
The Supreme Court on Monday (18th Nov) has issued a notice to the Centre regarding the non-appointment of chairpersons in 11 Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs), seeking a response within five weeks. The case highlights delays affecting efficient debt recovery, emphasizing the right to speedy justice and requesting interim measures to ensure tribunal functionality while vacancies persist.