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Supreme Court: NCLT Completely Hijacked by Ministry of Corporate Affairs
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What Happened?
The Supreme Court criticized the Ministry of Corporate Affairs for undermining the autonomy of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and its appellate body, NCLAT. The court called for greater independence in appointments.
Key points
- The Supreme Court stated that the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has hijacked the NCLT.
- CJI Surya Kant emphasized the need for autonomy in appointments.
- Senior advocate Meenakshi Arora represented contractual employees in the case.
- The court suggested using UPSC or SSC for recruitment.
- Concerns were raised about the treatment of contractual employees.
Key insights
- The court's call for autonomy may lead to changes in how appointments are made in the NCLT.
- If the Ministry continues to exert control, it could undermine judicial independence.
- The situation highlights the challenges faced by contractual employees in securing their rights.
Why it matters
The Supreme Court's remarks could influence future recruitment policies for the NCLT and NCLAT.
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Business Standard
