When the NCLT rules against you, the next stop is the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, the NCLAT. Its Principal Bench sits on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Mahanagar Doorsanchar Sadan, the MTNL building, at 9 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, a short walk from the NCLT's own building. It hears appeals from the NCLT benches at New Delhi, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore, Kolkata, Cuttack and Guwahati. Appeals from the five southern benches go to the NCLAT at Chennai.
The NCLAT also hears appeals against some orders of regulators, including the Competition Commission of India, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India and the National Financial Reporting Authority. This page explains what the Principal Bench hears, the deadlines that apply, how an appeal is filed and heard, and how we handle NCLAT matters from our office in Dwarka, New Delhi.
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Is this your situation?
- An NCLT bench in Delhi, UP, Haryana, Punjab, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, MP, the east or the North-East has passed an order against you
- Your company has been admitted into insolvency and you want the order set aside
- Your Section 7 or 9 application was rejected and you want it restored
- A resolution plan was approved or rejected and you disagree
- An oppression, merger or restoration order has gone against you
- The other side has filed an appeal and you need to defend the NCLT's order
- You want to challenge an order of the CCI or the IBBI
NCLAT New Delhi at a glance
Address
2nd and 3rd Floor, Mahanagar Doorsanchar Sadan (MTNL Building), 9 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003, near the SCOPE Complex.
Appeals from NCLT benches
New Delhi, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore, Kolkata, Cuttack and Guwahati.
Appeals from regulators
Orders of the Competition Commission of India, the IBBI under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and the National Financial Reporting Authority.
Deadlines
IBC appeals under Section 61: 30 days, plus up to 15 days for sufficient cause. Companies Act appeals under Section 421: 45 days, plus up to 45 days.
Further appeal
To the Supreme Court on questions of law, under Section 62 of the IBC or Section 423 of the Companies Act.
Who we are here
Our office is in Dwarka, New Delhi. Advocate BK Singh and the team appear in person before the NCLAT.
The deadline is the first thing to check
Most failed appeals fail on time, not on merit. For IBC appeals, the 30-day period under Section 61 runs from the date the order is pronounced, not from when you receive a copy. The Supreme Court made this clear in V. Nagarajan v SKS Ispat (2021), holding that a party present at pronouncement, or whose counsel was, must act from that date. A further 15 days can be allowed only if sufficient cause is shown, and the NCLAT cannot condone delay beyond that outer limit.
For Companies Act appeals under Section 421, the 45-day period runs from the date a copy of the order is made available, with up to 45 more days for sufficient cause. The difference matters: an IBC appeal filed on day 40 after pronouncement may be out of time, while a company law appeal on the same day may be fine. If you have both kinds of issue, for example an insolvency order that also affects a scheme, check each deadline separately. We note the pronouncement date from the cause list and the uploaded order on the day it happens. See NCLAT appeal in IBC cases and company law appeals.
How an appeal moves at NCLAT New Delhi
Get the order and fix the deadline
Download the order from the NCLT website, note the date of pronouncement, and apply for a certified copy straight away. We work out the deadline the same day.
Frame the grounds
We identify the two or three points most likely to succeed: a document the NCLT ignored, a wrong legal test, a breach of natural justice. A focused appeal moves faster than one that challenges every finding.
Prepare and e-file
The appeal memo, the impugned order, the NCLT record and an application for stay or condonation of delay, if needed, are filed on the NCLAT e-filing portal with the fee.
Defects and listing
The registry raises defects, which must be cured promptly. The appeal is then listed before a bench for admission.
Admission and interim relief
At the first hearing, the bench decides whether to issue notice and whether to grant interim relief. In IBC appeals, interim orders often concern the constitution of the committee of creditors or the approval of a plan. See stay of an NCLT order.
Final hearing and judgment
After replies and rejoinders, the appeal is argued and decided. For IBC appeals, the 2026 amendment requires the NCLAT to aim for a decision within three months.
Appeals against regulator orders
The NCLAT is not only a court of appeal from the NCLT. Under the Competition Act, an appeal against orders of the Competition Commission of India, including penalty orders for anti-competitive agreements or abuse of dominance, lies to the NCLAT. Under Section 220(7) of the IBC, a person aggrieved by a final order of the IBBI's disciplinary committee can appeal to the NCLAT. Under Section 132 of the Companies Act, orders of the National Financial Reporting Authority against auditors are appealable to the NCLAT.
These appeals have their own deadlines and procedures, set by the relevant statute and rules. They are generally heard by the Principal Bench in New Delhi. Competition appeals in particular often involve large penalties, and the NCLAT may require a deposit of part of the penalty as a condition of stay. See IBBI for appeals by insolvency professionals.
Time and typical cost
Our fees are agreed in writing at the start, stage by stage. They are not linked to the outcome.
| Stage | Usual time | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Reviewing the order and fixing the deadline | Same day to 2 days | Our fee for the opinion |
| Drafting and e-filing the appeal | Within the deadline, usually 1 to 2 weeks | NCLAT filing fee as per the rules; our drafting fee |
| Admission and interim relief | First hearing, often within days of filing for urgent matters | Mentioning, written note |
| Replies and rejoinders | A few weeks | Time fixed by the bench |
| Final hearing and judgment | IBC appeals targeted within 3 months; company law appeals often longer | Hearings, written submissions |
Documents usually needed
The order
- The impugned NCLT order and proof of the date of pronouncement
- Certified copy, or proof that it was applied for
The record
- The application or petition filed before the NCLT, with annexures
- Replies, rejoinders and written submissions
- Interim orders passed during the NCLT proceedings
For the appeal
- Memo of appeal with grounds
- Application for stay or interim relief, if needed
- Application for condonation of delay, with reasons and proof, if needed
Formalities
- Affidavit, vakalatnama and authority letter
- Index and paginated paper book
Laws that apply
Appeals against NCLT orders in insolvency matters: 30 days from pronouncement, plus up to 15 days.
Appeals against NCLT orders under the Companies Act: 45 days from the copy being made available, plus up to 45 days.
Appeals against final IBBI disciplinary orders and against CCI orders lie to the NCLAT.
Procedure for filing, listing and hearing appeals.
How we work at the NCLAT
We are a litigation practice led by Advocate BK Singh, with offices in Dwarka (New Delhi) and Vaishali (Ghaziabad). For NCLAT matters, this is what you can expect:
- Deadline fixed on day one: from the date of pronouncement for IBC orders, and from the copy for company law orders.
- Focused grounds: we pick the strongest points rather than challenging everything.
- In-person appearance: our team appears before the Principal Bench at CGO Complex.
- Honest assessment: if an appeal is unlikely to succeed, we tell you, and look at settlement or other options.
- Written fee terms: agreed stage by stage, never linked to the outcome.
Mistakes we see in NCLAT appeals
- Counting the IBC appeal period from the date the certified copy was received
- Filing an appeal from a southern bench in New Delhi
- Challenging every finding instead of the decisive ones
- Asking for a stay without showing harm before the next date
- Not filing an application for condonation when the appeal is in the extra period
- Raising points for the first time that were never argued before the NCLT
A promoter's appeal after admission
Here's a made-up example. NCLT Allahabad admitted a Section 9 application against a Noida electronics company. The company had raised a dispute about defective goods in emails before the demand notice, but the order did not deal with them. The order was pronounced on a Monday; the certified copy came two weeks later.
We counted the 30 days from the Monday and filed the appeal on day 18, with an application for stay. At the first hearing, the NCLAT directed the IRP not to constitute the committee of creditors until the next date. On final hearing, it found a genuine pre-existing dispute under Mobilox and set aside the admission. Had the company waited for the certified copy and counted from there, it would have risked being out of time.
A creditor defends an approved plan
Here's a second made-up example. An unsuccessful resolution applicant appealed against NCLT Mumbai's approval of a plan for a chemicals company, arguing that its own bid was higher. We represented a financial creditor on the committee of creditors.
We showed that the committee had considered both bids, recorded its reasons for preferring the approved plan's certainty of payment, and that the plan complied with Section 30(2). Relying on K. Sashidhar and Essar Steel, we argued that the committee's commercial wisdom was not open to review. The NCLAT dismissed the appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NCLAT New Delhi?
2nd and 3rd Floor, Mahanagar Doorsanchar Sadan (MTNL Building), 9 CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110003.
Which NCLT benches does NCLAT New Delhi hear appeals from?
New Delhi, Allahabad, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore, Kolkata, Cuttack and Guwahati. Appeals from Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Amaravati and Kochi go to NCLAT Chennai.
What is the time limit for an IBC appeal?
30 days from the date the order is pronounced, plus up to 15 days if sufficient cause is shown.
What is the time limit for a company law appeal?
45 days from the date a copy of the order is made available, plus up to 45 days for sufficient cause.
Can the NCLAT stay an NCLT order?
Yes, on an application, usually on conditions. It weighs the harm to each side and the strength of the appeal.
Does the NCLAT hear appeals against the CCI?
Yes. Appeals against CCI orders under the Competition Act lie to the NCLAT.
Can I appeal an NCLAT decision?
Yes, to the Supreme Court on a question of law, within 45 days (IBC) or 60 days (Companies Act), with limited extensions.
Do you appear before NCLAT New Delhi?
Yes. Our office is in Dwarka, New Delhi, and we appear in person before the Principal Bench.
Need to Appeal an NCLT Order?
Send us the order and tell us the date it was pronounced. We will fix the deadline, assess the grounds honestly and tell you whether an appeal is worth filing.
This page gives general information about the law as it stood when it was last reviewed. It is not legal advice on your case and does not promise any result. IBC rules and NCLT procedures change often, so outcomes depend on your own documents, dates and facts.
Need help with NCLAT New Delhi: Appeals Against NCLT Orders?
Send us the notice, the petition or the order. We will tell you where you stand, which bench hears it and the date the next step is due, in plain words.
