We know legal matters can feel overwhelming. Advocate Dipesh V. Soni is here to guide you with clarity and confidence—always in a language you can understand. If you're unsure about your options, just ask—we're here to help.
We know legal matters can feel overwhelming. Advocate Dipesh V. Soni is here to guide you with clarity and confidence—always in a language you can understand. If you're unsure about your options, just ask—we're here to help.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is a quasi-judicial authority in India responsible for adjudicating matters related to companies, including corporate disputes, finance, insolvency, bankruptcy, creditor–debtor issues, secured and unsecured loans, and more under The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC). Certain IBC matters may also fall under other tribunals such as the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT), Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT), and the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT).
Constituted under Section 408 of the Companies Act, 2013, the NCLT commenced operations on 1st June 2016 with its principal bench in New Delhi and several regional benches across India. Over time, more benches were added, including in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kochi, Cuttack, Amravati, Indore, and others.
In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, the NCLT serves as a vital platform for resolving corporate disputes, particularly in Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) cases. Advocate Dipesh V. Soni provides specialized legal services for NCLT-related matters, offering representation in disputes involving creditors, debtors, and complex insolvency proceedings.
With in-depth expertise in the IBC framework, Advocate Dipesh V. Soni assists clients in debt recovery petitions, creditor–debtor negotiations, and strategic debt restructuring. His services are tailored to safeguard creditor interests, ensure compliance with insolvency laws, and achieve effective dispute resolutions.
For businesses or individuals facing corporate insolvency challenges in Ahmedabad, Advocate Dipesh V. Soni delivers strategic legal counsel, strong courtroom representation, and practical solutions for favorable outcomes in NCLT proceedings.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) operates with 5 courts, including 4 at the Principal Bench in New Delhi. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) functions with 16 benches across India, including the Principal Bench in New Delhi. These tribunals handle jurisdictions that were previously under the purview of the High Courts.
The Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) has 39 locations across India, while the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal (DRAT) operates from 5 locations — Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Allahabad, and Chennai.
The NCLT and NCLAT primarily deal with matters under the Companies Act and the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), including disputes involving financial creditors, operational creditors, debtors, liquidation proceedings, and other corporate legal issues. Insolvency applications against corporate entities that default on payments to creditors (whether financial or operational) are filed before the NCLT.
In Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Advocate Dipesh V. Soni offers professional legal assistance in matters before NCLT and NCLAT, including filing insolvency applications, representing creditors or debtors, handling liquidation proceedings, and ensuring compliance with IBC provisions. With a deep understanding of corporate and insolvency law, he provides strategic solutions to protect client interests and secure favorable outcomes in complex tribunal proceedings.
Minimum Default Amount: The corporate debtor must have defaulted on a debt of ₹1 crore or more.
Who Can Apply: Financial creditors, operational creditors, or the corporate debtor itself.
Required Documents:
Evidence of default.
Record or statement of the outstanding debt.
Proof of demand notice sent to the debtor (for operational creditors).
Application Format: Must be filed using the prescribed forms — Form 1 (financial creditors) or Form 5 (operational creditors).
Eligibility: Company members holding at least 10% of the issued share capital, or a minimum of 100 members, or any member(s) authorized by the Central Government.
Grounds: Cases where the company’s affairs are managed in a manner oppressive to members or harmful to public interest.
Approval Requirements: Application must include the merger scheme, board of directors’ approval, and resolutions passed by shareholders and creditors.
Who Can Apply: Shareholders, creditors, or any person authorized under the Companies Act.
Required Documents: Evidence of the dispute, relevant board resolutions, and supporting contracts or agreements.
Advocate Dipesh V. Soni, a highly respected legal professional based in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, brings over 19 years of experience in handling complex legal matters across civil, criminal, corporate, and property law. A graduate with a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), he founded his independent practice in 2005, committed to offering clear, result-oriented legal solutions. Known for his integrity, strategic thinking, and client-first approach, Advocate Soni has successfully represented a diverse clientele in various courts, including the Gujarat High Court and District Courts, earning a reputation as a trusted name in the legal fraternity.
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