The Economic Times

Supreme Court refuses to entertain former NCLAT member's plea to practise before tribunal

The Supreme Court has rejected a plea from a former NCLAT technical member. The plea challenged a rule preventing ex-tribunal members from practicing before the National Company Law Tribunal and NCLAT. The court cited concerns about judicial independence. It noted that allowing former members to appear could create a poor perception for ordinary litigants. The petitioner subsequently withdrew the petition.