Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Justice Ashok Bhushan Reappointed as NCLAT Chairperson
A retired judge named Justice Ashok Bhushan will continue to lead a special court called the NCLAT.
This court helps people appeal decisions made by another court that deals with company problems.
Justice Bhushan used to be a judge in India's highest court, the Supreme Court.
He will lead the NCLAT until July 2026.
He has been doing this job since November 2021.
Before this, he was a judge in other high courts and the Supreme Court.
Justice Ashok Bhushan, a former Supreme Court Judge, has been reappointed as the Chairperson of the NCLAT.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his reappointment.
He will serve as Chairperson until July 4, 2026.
Justice Bhushan previously served as a Supreme Court Judge and retired in July 2021.
He first assumed charge as NCLAT Chairperson in November 2021.
- Who
- Justice Ashok Bhushan, a former Supreme Court Judge
- What
- Reappointed as Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
- When
- Approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), term until July 4, 2026
- Where
- National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
- Why
- To continue his service as the head of the NCLAT
- Reappointed Person
- Justice Ashok Bhushan
- Position
- Chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
- Reappointment Authority
- Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
- Term End Date
- July 4, 2026
- Previous Roles
- Supreme Court Judge, Chief Justice of Kerala High Court, Judge of Allahabad High Court
- First NCLAT Term Start
- November 2021