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1 September 2026

NCLT Bench for Subhash Chandra personal insolvency case

The formation of a special five-member bench by the NCLT to address personal insolvency under the IBC highlights the functioning of quasi-judicial bodies and the evolution of dispute redressal mechanisms in India.

1 min read Day 2 of 3 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has constituted a five-member Bench for the first time in its history to adjudicate a personal insolvency case.
  • The case involves media baron Subhash Chandra and pertains to a personal insolvency claim exceeding ₹22,000 crore.
  • The formation of the five-member Bench follows a split verdict by a two-member Division Bench and a subsequent failure to reach a majority consensus even after referral to a third judge.
  • The Bench is led by NCLT President Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal.
  • The dispute centers on the adjudication of a proposed ₹6.5 crore repayment plan.
  • The case is being processed under the framework of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 3 in Subhash Chandra Personal Insolvency Proceedings, which has been running since 29 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the institutional mechanism for resolving deadlocks within the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) when a Division Bench fails to reach a majority verdict. 150 words
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  2. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) aims to streamline the resolution of insolvency for both corporate entities and individuals. Analyze the challenges faced by the NCLT in adjudicating personal insolvency cases and the significance of judicial consistency in such proceedings. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. Which body is responsible for adjudicating personal insolvency cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)?

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