# In the matter of NCLT Bar Association Vs Union of India WP (C) No. 6037-2018

> HC judgment dated 2018-07-17. Citation: TCN-2018-HC-00013. The case involves concerns raised by senior counsel regarding deficient facilities at the NCLAT and…

- **Court:** HC
- **Order date:** 17 Jul 2018
- **Citation:** TCN-2018-HC-00013
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/high-courts-chandigarh-bench/nclt-bar-association-vs-union-of-india-wp-f32fa3ec

## Summary

### Background

The case involves concerns raised by senior counsel regarding deficient facilities at the NCLAT and NCLT, specifically the insufficiency of space and difficulty accessing courtrooms. Lawyers and professionals find the tribunals largely inaccessible. The court addresses the issue of security passes for lawyers visiting the tribunals, noting discrepancies in the duration of passes issued to government officials versus lawyers.

## Facts

Senior counsel appearing before the NCLAT and NCLT raised concerns about deficient facilities, including insufficient space and difficult courtroom access. Lawyers and professionals find the tribunals largely inaccessible. The court was informed of security concerns leading to limited tenure passes for lawyers, while government officials receive longer passes. The court questions the rationale behind the disparity in pass durations, especially after lawyers' credentials have been verified. The court acknowledges the potential impact of security measures on access to justice for litigants.

## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the facilities provided at the NCLAT and …

**Ratio:** The principle of ensuring access to justice requires that tribunals be physically

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**Reasoning:** The court notes the concerns raised by senior counsel regarding the deficient facilities

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**Interpretation:** The legal principle of access to justice mandates that individuals have the

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**Application:** The court directs the respondents to provide reports on the facilities

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## Parties

- **Judges:** C.HARI SH…
- **Appellants:** NCLT BAR ASSOCIATI…
- **Respondents:** UNION OF INDIA &…

## Timeline

- **2018-07-17 — Order Da…**: The High Court of Delhi issued an order addressing concerns regarding facilities and…
- **2018-07-23 — Visit to NCLAT…**: Ms.Bharati Raju, learned CGSC, was requested to personally visit the premises of NCLAT…

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