Supreme Court Criticises Ministry Over NCLT Autonomy
Chief Justice Surya Kant said the government wants complete control over the National Company Law Tribunal, warning that executive control is hurting its autonomy. Delays in resolving cases are growing worse. The Supreme Court also asked NCLAT and NCLT presidents to submit proposals on infrastructure and staff needs.
ContextContext: The NCLT hears company disputes and insolvency cases, so slow decisions can delay recovery of money owed to lenders and workers. The debate is about whether tribunals can work independently of the government that oversees them.
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