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16 orders of the NGT are now before the Supreme Court on appeal. The Court will decide whether the NGT has suo moto powers.

The Tribunals Reforms Act, 2021 is currently being challenged in the Supreme Court. Here are some related must reads.

The Court sought information on the internet facilities in prisons in order to implement a system for online transmission of bail orders.

The Supreme Court took cognizance of the threat posed by the pandemic on prisoners and issued directions to the States.

The Union has sought another extension to come up with guidelines for ex-gratia payments for the families of those deceased due to COVID-19.

On September 21st 2021, a three judge bench, heard the Union’s petition seeking clarifications on the Siddaraju judgment.

The Indian Supreme Court is famous for its large docket, while the US Supreme Court is known selective. The UK has an Appeals Panel.

The NGT's use of suo moto powers has been heavily debated: are the powers inherent to its functioning or should they be explicit in the Act?