LITIGRA
LITIGATION AND ADVISORY PRACTICE
WRITING
All Writing →Selected notes on recent judgments from our practice.
Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal Appointed President of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
By order dated 29.04.2026, the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Justice (Retd.) Anupinder Singh Grewal, former Judge of the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, as President of the National Company Law Tribunal for a term of five years from the date of assumption of charge, or until he attains the age of 67 years, whichever is earlier.
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026: Key Highlights Including Creditor-Initiated Resolution Process, Group Insolvency, Cross-Border Framework, and Strict Timelines
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2026 (Act No. 6 of 2026), notified on 06.04.2026, introduces a creditor-initiated resolution process for smaller corporate debtors, a group insolvency framework, cross-border insolvency rulemaking power, mandatory 14-day admission timelines, CoC supervision of liquidation, and civil penalties replacing criminal offences, among other significant changes.
Frivolous Contempt Petition Against Judicial Officer Dismissed with Rs. 1,00,000/- Costs: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed a contempt petition filed against a Judicial Officer and imposed costs of Rs. 1,00,000/- on the petitioner, holding the petition to be a gross abuse of the process of law.
Interim Moratorium Under Section 96 IBC Cannot Unsettle a Confirmed SARFAESI Auction: NCLT Chandigarh
The NCLT Chandigarh Bench held that where an e-auction has been conducted and sale confirmed before the filing of an application under Section 94 of the IBC, the interim moratorium under Section 96 cannot reverse or stall the concluded sale.
PRACTICE
All Areas →Civil Litigation
Injunctions, title disputes, contempt proceedings, and writ petitions.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Amalgamation schemes, capital reductions, and cross-border mergers.
Insolvency & Restructuring
CIRP proceedings, moratorium disputes, and resolution plans.
Criminal Defence
Quashing petitions, bail applications, and criminal revisions.
Service Law
Pension entitlements, pay fixation, and promotion disputes.
Taxation
Direct and indirect tax challenges and writ petitions.