The National Tribunal Commission (NTC) Bill, 2026, aims to formalize India's tribunal system, establishing the NTC for independent appointments, following Supreme Court directives. However, the author highlights critical shortcomings. Concerns arise from government influence in NTC chairman appointments, bureaucratic oversight of its secretariat, and the problematic exclusion of the NCLT. These structural flaws could undermine the NTC's independence and its ability to effectively address pervasive capacity gaps and delays in tribunals. The Bill's architecture, despite its intent, is viewed as inadequate to truly strengthen the judiciary.