A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana additionally directed States to clarify compliance with its July 22, 2026 order on pay and allowances for fee members.
Pertinently, the Courtroom additionally took notice of a report by the President of the Nationwide Shopper Disputes Redressal Fee (NCDRC) on vacancies and pendency in client commissions.
The Courtroom mentioned that the report submitted by the NCDRC President requires severe consideration.
Key considerations raised within the report included the appointment course of for fee members and the transition to a brand new enactment, with members beneath the outdated regime persevering with solely till September 6.
Legal professional Common R Venkataramani recommended that choice processes which had begun beneath the outdated regulation could also be accomplished topic to the phrases and circumstances prescribed beneath the brand new enactment.
“No tribunal ought to change into non-functional merely due to the transition,” the CJI mentioned.
The matter is predicted to be taken up once more on September 8.
