NCLAT
High Court Chief Justice Escapes Inquiry After Attempting to Influence NCLAT Ruling
Nov 24, 2025 05:11 pm CST
A retired High Court Chief Justice has avoided an in-house investigation after attempting to influence a NCLAT member for a favorable ruling in an insolvency case. Despite his retirement preventing formal inquiry, the Chief Justice of India still retains authority to recommend corruption charges. The case involves AS Met Corp Private Ltd and KLSR Infratech Ltd before the NCLAT Chennai.
Supreme Court Addresses Allegations of High Court Judge Seeking Favorable NCLAT Ruling
Nov 15, 2025 12:09 am CST
The Supreme Court has referred to the Chief Justice of India a serious allegation that a senior high court judge approached an NCLAT member seeking a favorable ruling for a company. The case has been transferred from Chennai to New Delhi after Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma recused himself, claiming interference from "one of the most revered members of the higher judiciary." Advocate Prashant Bhushan has called for criminal investigation under the Prevention of Corruption Act.