The Supreme Court rebukes India’s Corporate Affairs Ministry, saying it has “hijacked” the autonomy of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). The court’s remarks focus on how executive influence affects the independence of these tribunals.
Mint reports the Supreme Court criticises the ministry’s desire to control the institutions, warning that executive interference is impairing tribunal autonomy. India Today similarly highlights the court’s use of the “hijacked” framing around NCLT independence.
Times of India also foregrounds the Supreme Court’s claim that the corporate affairs ministry has taken over the tribunals’ functioning, presenting the development as a direct judicial rebuke. Across outlets, the shared emphasis is on the court’s concern about governance and the impact on tribunal autonomy, with Mint adding a specific link to worsening resolution delays.
