A.K.BEHERA vs UNION OF INDIA

The Supreme Court addressed the constitutionality of the Administrative Tribunals (Amendment) Act, 2006, particularly Section 10A and the abolition of the Vice Chairman post in the Central Administrative Tribunal. The Court held that the amendments were arbitrary and violated Articles 14 and 16 of the Constitution, emphasizing that all members should have equal conditions of service akin to High Court judges. The Court directed the restoration of the Vice Chairman post and ruled that existing members should not be subjected to new appointment procedures under the amended Act.