NCLT
Introduction of NCLT
What is NCLAT
Composition of NCLT
composition of NCLAT
Powers of NCLT
The old system of bankruptcy
The present system of bankruptcy
The new concept of the law
Advantages of the new system
Appeals of bankruptcy
Challenges
how the new law is better than old laws?
2. Introduction
NCLT is a separate quasi- judicial authority for company law matters established
under the CompaniesAct, 2013 to handle corporate civil disputes arising under the
Act and was constituted on June 01, 2016.
It is an entity that has powers and procedures like those vested in a court of law or
judge.
3. What is
National Law
Appellate
Tribunal
(NCLAT)?
NCLAT is an appellate authority established for dealing with appeals
arising out of the decisions of NCLT.
NCLAT is new Forum of Quasi-Judicial and Have Following Powers:-
Issue of Direction(s), orders, Summons,Warrants, or other
mandatory Process
Power to extend time
Power to exempt.
14. OldSystem
Courts
Scheme of
compromise/
arrangements
Winding up
Reduction of
Share/Capital
Restoration of
defunct companies
Variation of rights
Appeal againstCLB
orders
Amalgamation and
restructuring
C0mpany Law Board
Matters relating to
oppression and
mismanagement
Cause an
investigation into the
affairs of the
company
Compounding of
offenses
Directs inspection of
minutes of general
meeting book.
Call for annual
general meeting and
meeting of members
BIFR/AAIFR
Revival of sick
companies
Corporate Dispute
17. Advantage
It is specialized court only for corporates, i.e., companies
registered in India
There is no other tribunal/ forum for corporate disputes.
It will reduce the multiplicity of litigation before different forums
an courts.
It has multiple branches and is able to provide justice at a close
range.
It consists of both judicial and technical members while deciding
on matters.
The tie taken to windup a company is reduced.
Speedy disposal of cases will help reduce the number of cases.
NCLT & NCLAT have exclusive jurisdiction.
19. The Insolvencyand
BankruptcyCode,2016 &
NCLT
NCLT is an adjudicating authority for
insolvency resolution process and
liquidation of corporate debtors.
(Section 60 of code)
Crucial role: Right from accepting/
rejecting application filed for initiating
the corporate insolvency resolution
process till passing of dissolution order.
NCLAT-Appellate authority
20. Challenges
Overburden of appeals on NCLAT.
With right to appeal to supreme Court on any question
of law, a large number of cases may be delayed due to
pendency of appeal before overburdened Supreme
Court.