NCLT President: Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal Appointed
Why in the news
The government has named Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal, a former judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, as the new head of the National Company Law Tribunal. The appointment was cleared on 30 April 2026.
Key facts
- Post: President, National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
- Tenure: five years from assuming charge, or until age 67, whichever is earlier.
- Predecessor: Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar, in office since 1 November 2021.
- Birth: 10 March 1964, Ludhiana district, Punjab.
| Career point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Began practice | 1992, Punjab and Haryana High Court |
| Additional Judge | 25 September 2014 |
| Moved to Rajasthan High Court | December 2014; permanent judge May 2016 |
| Back in Punjab and Haryana HC | October 2016 |
About the NCLT
The NCLT is the tribunal that deals with corporate law disputes, and its President is its administrative and judicial head. Justice Grewal also served as Additional Advocate General for Punjab and as senior panel counsel for central government cases from November 2009.
Exam angle
- Remember the five years or age 67 tenure rule for the NCLT President.
- Predecessor: Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar (from 1 November 2021).
- Appointments to statutory tribunals are a frequent static-plus-current question in SSC and PSC papers.