**Summary:**
In response to Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1151 on July 28, 2025, regarding corruption in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the Minister of State in the Ministry of Corporate Affairs addressed concerns raised by Shri Anil Yeshwant Desai. The Minister stated that the NCLT operates transparently and accountably, adhering to Central Vigilance Commission guidelines. Acknowledging a reported case from the NCLT Mumbai Bench, the Minister confirmed that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating the matter and that NCLT is providing full cooperation. The Minister clarified that the allegations pertain to individual conduct and do not reflect systemic corruption within the institution. Finally, the Minister stated that the government is not aware of any report from Transparency International that mentions charges about NCLT.
Key Entities Referenced
National Company Law Tribunal: A quasi-judicial body in India that adjudicates issues relating to Indian companies.
SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI: Member of Parliament who raised the question about corruption in NCLT.
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS: The Indian government ministry responsible for regulating corporate affairs.
Central Bureau of Investigation: The premier investigating agency of India.
HARSH MALHOTRA: MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS; AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Central Vigilance Commission: An apex Indian governmental body created to address governmental corruption.
NCLT Mumbai Bench: A branch of the National Company Law Tribunal located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Transparency International: An international non-governmental organization that monitors and publicizes corporate and political corruption in international development.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1151
ANSWERED ON MONDAY, THE 28th of JULY, 2025/
SRAVANA 6, 1947 (SAKA)
CORRUPTION IN NATIONAL COMPANY LAW TRIBUNAL (NCLT)
QUESTION
1151. SHRI ANIL YESHWANT DESAI:
Will the Minister of CORPORATE AFFAIRS be pleased to state:
(a) whether it is a fact that there is corruption in National Company
Law Tribunal (NCLT);
(b) whether it is also a fact that the activities of some officials of the
NCLT are under probe by investigation agencies like CBI for
corruption charges; and
(c) whether an international agency like Transparency International
in its report has also mentioned the charges about NCLT and if so,
the details thereof and the action taken by the Government in this
regard?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS;
AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT
AND HIGHWAYS
(HARSH MALHOTRA)
(a) & (b) National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) works in a
transparent and accountable manner complying with guidelines of
Central Vigilance Commission issued from time to time. A case has
been reported from NCLT Mumbai Bench, which is under
investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). NCLT has
ensured full co-operation in the investigation being conducted by the
investigating agency. The allegations pertain to individual conduct
and do not reflect on the institution as a whole.
(c) As per the available information, there is no such report.
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