In a key judicial appointment, Retired Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal has been appointed as the President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
He succeeds Ramalingam Sudhakar, who served as President from November 1, 2021, and demitted office earlier in 2026.
Tenure and Appointment Details
- Appointment approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
- Tenure: 5 years or until age 67, whichever is earlier
- Assumes leadership of India’s premier tribunal for corporate and insolvency matters
Distinguished Legal Career
Justice Grewal brings over three decades of legal and judicial experience.
Early Legal Practice:
- Began practice at the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1992
- Held key government law positions:
- Assistant Advocate General (1995–97)
- Deputy Advocate General (1997–2002)
- Senior Deputy Advocate General (2002–2005)
- Additional Advocate General
Roles with the Union Government:
- Appointed Central Government Counsel (2007)
- Served as Senior Panel Counsel representing the Union of India
Handled major cases related to:
- Constitutional law
- Service matters
- Arbitration
- Public law
Judicial Career
- Elevated as Additional Judge on September 25, 2014
- Served in:
- Rajasthan High Court
- Punjab and Haryana High Court
- Became Permanent Judge in 2016
- Retired on March 10, 2026
Notable Contributions:
- Delivered judgments on:
- Police accountability
- Social justice
- Administrative fairness
- Initiated suo motu actions focusing on vulnerable groups
Educational Background
- Schooling: Chandigarh & Patiala
- B.A. (Hons) & M.A. (History) – St Stephen’s College
- LL.B. – University of Delhi
About NCLT:
The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body that handles:
- Corporate disputes
- Insolvency and bankruptcy cases
- Company law matters under the Companies Act
It plays a crucial role in India’s corporate governance and insolvency resolution framework.
Conclusion:
The appointment of Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal as NCLT President brings rich judicial experience and administrative expertise to a critical institution in India’s corporate legal ecosystem. His leadership is expected to further strengthen the efficiency and credibility of India’s insolvency and company law framework.