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title: "National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Explained"
description: "The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is India's key body for resolving corporate disputes and insolvency under the Companies Act, 2013."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The National Company Law Tribunal is a quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates corporate disputes, insolvency proceedings, and company law matters under the Companies Act, 2013.
- What is the difference between the NCLT and the NCLAT?
- What is the role of the NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?
- When was the NCLT established and on whose recommendation?
- Is the NCLT bound by the Code of Civil Procedure?

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