{
  "id": 8944412,
  "title": "NCLT, NCLAT Are Government’s ‘Lifeline’, Need Basic Facilities: Supreme Court",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/nclt-nclat-are-governments-lifeline-need-basic-facilities-supreme",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T14:19:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/nclt-nclat-are-governments-lifeline-need-basic-facilities-supreme-court"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Supreme Court raised concerns over the inadequate infrastructure and staffing issues at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches nationwide, stating that institutions dealing with disputes worth thousands of crores of rupees cannot function without basic facilities. A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was considering a suo motu case on the appointment of judicial and technical members, along with the need for improved infrastructure. The NCLT Principal Bench Bar Association filed an intervention application, highlighting vacancies, half-day sittings, poor physical and technological infrastructure, and the absence of permanent support staff. The Supreme Court emphasized the crucial role of tribunals in resolving high-value commercial and insolvency disputes, noting that matters involving large sums of money are handled by the NCLT. Senior Advocate Sanjiv Sen, representing the Bar Association, warned that with many members and staff retiring, at least 18 NCLT benches were holding only half-day sittings due to vacancies. The Bar Association urged the Court to allow senior members to continue temporarily until the vacancies are filled, and highlighted the shortage of permanent staff, with 246 court masters serving as temporary employees. The Court questioned the functioning of an institution without buildings, qualified personnel, and technological support, and directed the Union Government to submit a status report on basic amenities and identify urgent needs in consultation with the NCLT President.",
  "summary": "The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over inadequate infrastructure and staff shortages at National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches across the country, observing that institutions handling disputes involving thousands of crore of rupees cannot be expected to function without basic facilities. A Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}