New Delhi, July 9 -- The Centre has named Justice (Retd.) Yogesh Khanna as the officiating chairperson of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) for three months, ensuring continuity at the country's top appellate body for corporate insolvency and competition law matters after Justice (Retd.) Ashok Bhushan completed his tenure.

According to a notification issued on Thursday by the ministry of corporate affairs (MCA), Khanna, who serves as a judicial member of the NCLAT, will assume charge with effect from 5 July for a period of three months, or until a regular chairperson is appointed or further orders are issued, whichever is earlier. The appointment has been made under Rule 7 of the Tribunal (Conditions of Service) Rules, ...