What is NCLT?
National Company Law Tribunal — Explained
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is a quasi-judicial body established under Section 408 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is the single most important forum for corporate law disputes in India — handling everything from insolvency proceedings under the IBC to merger approvals, shareholder disputes and winding up petitions.
The NCLT replaced the old Company Law Board (CLB), BIFR, AAIFR, and the High Court's company jurisdiction — consolidating all corporate adjudication under one roof. The NCLT Delhi bench is among the most active in India handling thousands of cases every year.
If you are a bank, NBFC, vendor, employee, shareholder or corporate entity with a legal dispute involving a company — the NCLT is where your matter must be filed.
⚖️ Legal Basis — Section 408, Companies Act 2013 & IBC 2016
"The National Company Law Tribunal shall be the Adjudicating Authority for insolvency resolution and liquidation for corporate persons." — Section 60(1), IBC 2016