The Centre appointed Justice (Retd.) Anupinder Singh Grewal as President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on April 29, 2026. He will serve five years or till attaining 67 years. Best Book for Current Affairs & General Knowledge Preparation
Justice Grewal is a former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge. His appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs’ recommendation.
He succeeded Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar, former Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, who completed his tenure earlier in 2026.
The appointment gained attention because NCLT Presidents are usually retired Chief Justices of High Courts. Justice Grewal became the first senior puisne High Court judge appointed to the post.
The Delhi High Court recently disposed of a petition challenging the acting NCLT President’s appointment after the Centre announced Justice Grewal’s full-time appointment.
NCLT is a quasi-judicial body established under the Companies Act, 2013. It adjudicates corporate disputes, insolvency proceedings, mergers, oppression, mismanagement, and liquidation matters.
NCLT also functions as the adjudicating authority under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. It plays a central role in India’s corporate insolvency resolution framework.
Appeals against NCLT orders are heard by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). Further appeals can be filed before the Supreme Court on questions of law.
Justice Grewal started legal practice in 1992 at Punjab and Haryana High Court. He earlier served as Additional Advocate General for Punjab before elevation to the High Court bench.
Expected Current Affairs Questions for UPSC CDS NDA and AFCAT Written Exam
1. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) was established under which legislation?
A. Companies Act, 1956
B. Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016
C. Companies Act, 2013
D. SEBI Act, 1992
Answer: C. Companies Act, 2013
Explanation: NCLT was constituted under the Companies Act, 2013 to handle corporate and insolvency disputes.
2. Appeals against NCLT decisions are primarily heard by which body?
A. Supreme Court
B. High Court
C. Debt Recovery Tribunal
D. NCLAT
Answer: D. NCLAT
Explanation: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal hears appeals against NCLT orders.
3. Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, recently appointed as NCLT President, earlier served in which High Court?
A. Delhi High Court
B. Punjab and Haryana High Court
C. Rajasthan High Court
D. Allahabad High Court
Answer: B. Punjab and Haryana High Court
Explanation: Justice Grewal served as a judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court before appointment to NCLT.
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