Justice Rajesh Bindal appointed NCLAT chairperson to head corporate appellate bench

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Rajesh Bindal has been appointed chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, filling the leadership post at India's primary corporate appellate forum.

Justice Bindal retired from the Supreme Court on 15 April 2026 after serving at the apex court for over three years. Prior to his elevation to the top court in February 2023, he served as Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court, bringing extensive administrative and legal experience to the tribunal.

His appointment provides steady leadership for the body tasked with hearing major corporate insolvency, business restructuring and competition law appeals. The permanent chairperson position had been open since former Supreme Court judge Justice Ashok Bhushan completed his tenure on 4 July 2026.

Following Justice Bhushan's retirement, Justice Yogesh Khanna, a judicial member of the tribunal, took over as officiating chairperson from 5 July. The Central government subsequently extended Justice Khanna's term in October to ensure administrative continuity while the selection process proceeded.

NCLAT judicial leadership

The appellate tribunal plays a critical role in India's financial infrastructure, serving as the statutory appellate forum for orders issued by the National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, as well as directions from the Competition Commission of India and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India.

Justice Bindal confirmed the development, which reinforces judicial oversight over commercial dispute resolution and strengthens the framework supporting India's economic ecosystem.