National Appointments: Former Supreme Court Justice Rajesh Bindal Appointed NCLAT Chairperson

Former Supreme Court judge <b>Justice Rajesh Bindal</b> has been appointed as the new chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). This appointment follows his retirement from the apex court on April 15, 2024, after a tenure of over three years. The position remained vacant following the completion of <b>Justice Ashok Bhushan's</b> term on July 4, 2026. Since then, Justice Yogesh Khanna, a judicial member of the appellate tribunal, had been serving as the officiating chairperson to manage the tribunal's administrative and legal responsibilities. Legal experts note that this appointment is crucial for maintaining stability in corporate dispute resolution.