Justice Anupinder Grewal Appointed as President of National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
NCLT Leadership: A Significant Judicial Appointment
In April 2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of Justice (Retd.) Anupinder Singh Grewal as the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). He has been appointed for a five-year term or until he reaches the age of 67. He succeeds Bachu Venkat Balaram Das, who was serving as the acting president.
Historical Significance:
Traditionally, the NCLT President has been a former Chief Justice of a High Court. However, this marks the first time a former senior judge of a High Court has been appointed to this prestigious post.
Profile of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal:
- Experience: Over 30 years of legal and judicial experience, starting his practice at the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1992.
- Judicial Career: Served as a judge in the High Courts of Punjab and Haryana as well as Rajasthan.
- Legal Expertise: Handled complex cases involving constitutional law, arbitration, land acquisition, and public interest litigations (PILs).
About NCLT:
The NCLT is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies. It plays a critical role in handling insolvency cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. For TNPSC and Polity aspirants, this appointment is key to understanding the structure of judicial tribunals and the implementation of the IBC.
