Affidavit Typing for IBC Section 7 Petitions: AI-Powered DOCX in Minutes

What an NCLT Affidavit Under Section 7 Contains

A Section 7 application filed by a financial creditor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 rests on a detailed supporting affidavit. This affidavit is the factual backbone of the petition: it identifies the parties, states the nature and amount of the financial debt, sets out the date of default, and verifies that the petition is complete and truthful. The document is prepared on a standard e‑stamp paper and must conform to the format prescribed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Once sworn before a notary or oath commissioner, it becomes a judicial record in the insolvency proceeding.

Main Sections of a Section 7 Affidavit

Although the exact wording varies by bench, every Section 7 affidavit follows a predictable structure. The table below shows the typical sections you will encounter in a scanned copy and what each part includes.

Section	What It Includes
Title	“In the National Company Law Tribunal, [BENCH NAME] Bench at [CITY]”, e.g., Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai.
Parties	Petitioner (financial creditor): [NAME], [COMPANY]; Respondent (corporate debtor): [NAME], [REGISTRATION NO].
Preamble and jurisdiction	Statement of the creditor’s right to file, reference to Section 7 of the IBC, and territorial jurisdiction over the corporate debtor’s registered office.
Debt and default narrative	Nature of the financial debt, date of disbursal, repayment terms, total amount due, and the specific date of default.
Computation sheet	A table showing principal, interest, and the total outstanding as on the date of default; often referenced as Annexure A.
Service of notice	Confirmation that a notice of default was served on the corporate debtor, with details of the mode of service and the date.
Verification clause	A sworn statement that the contents of the affidavit are true to the deponent’s knowledge and belief, signed and dated.
Prayer	The specific relief sought, admission of the petition, initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process, and appointment of an interim resolution professional.

Attachments That Usually Accompany the Affidavit

Alongside the main affidavit, a complete petition typically bundles several supporting documents that must also be typed for e‑filing. These include:

• The computation sheet (as a separate annexure, often with an e‑stamp impression).
• A copy of the notice of default served on the corporate debtor, along with proof of service.
• Board resolution authorising the deponent to swear the affidavit on behalf of the financial creditor.
• The e‑stamp particulars, certificate number, date of issue, and denomination.
• Bank statements, loan agreement, or other records establishing the financial debt and the date of default.

Why You’d Need an Editable Typed Copy of the Affidavit

Many Section 7 affidavits exist only as a scanned PDF, a non‑searchable image that cannot be directly edited or pasted into the NCLT’s e‑filing portal. Converting that image into an editable DOCX lets counsel review and update the draft, correct formatting for the bench’s template, or extract text for accompanying forms. It is also essential when the original soft copy is lost and the only available record is a print‑out or a photograph of the stamped document. A clean typed version speeds up internal review, enables redaction of sensitive personal identifiers before sharing, and provides a consistent starting point for subsequent filings in the same matter.

AI Typing vs Manual Retyping for IBC Filings

Traditional manual retyping of a scanned affidavit is painstaking: a typist must read faded stamps, handwritten margin notes, and dense legal language line by line, with a turnaround measured in hours or days. AI‑powered OCR typing, the kind Lekhak’s typing service provides, converts a scanned PDF into an editable DOCX in minutes. The AI pipeline handles typed body text, table structures (such as the computation sheet), and most printed stamps reliably. Handwritten annotations, non‑standard fonts, or distorted scans may still need a human review pass. The choice is not about replacing human judgment; it is about getting a near‑complete draft instantly and spending your review time on the few areas that truly need attention rather than retyping every line.

What Lekhak’s AI Typing Service Delivers

The output is a single, editable DOCX file that preserves paragraph breaks, numbered lists, and table layouts, exactly what you would expect from a clean typed copy. It is not a scanned PDF, not a picture stuck inside a document, and not a certified copy. The computation sheet appears as an editable table, and the verification clause and prayer retain their original line breaks. The self‑service flow is purely AI‑driven: upload the scanned affidavit, and within minutes you download the DOCX. This is a practical working document for e‑filing preparation, internal review, or extracting content, it is not notarised and does not carry any certificate of accuracy.

Notarisation, Certified Copies, and When a Plain Typed DOCX Isn’t Enough

A typed DOCX produced from a scanned image is an administrative aid; it has no evidentiary value on its own. In NCLT proceedings, the affidavit that carries legal weight is the original sworn document bearing the deponent’s signature, the notary’s stamp, and the e‑stamp imprint. If you need to submit a “certified copy” to the tribunal, you must obtain it directly from the NCLT registry, our typed output cannot substitute for that. For foreign‑language originals that need to be put before the tribunal, Lekhak offers certified translation on‑demand as a separate step. Notarisation, apostille, and embassy‑attestation are independent government processes that the reader arranges with the relevant authority; they are not part of the typing or translation output.

How NCLT Bench Locations Affect Affidavit Formatting

The core content of a Section 7 affidavit is standardised under the IBC, but different NCLT benches, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad, sometimes maintain slightly different margin settings, font preferences, or e‑filing column widths. The NCLT website provides bench‑specific practice directions, and the NCLT e‑filing portal may enforce page‑size or file‑size constraints. When converting a scanned affidavit from one bench to a clean DOCX, adjusting the layout to match the destination bench’s template is straightforward because the text is fully editable. Most legal teams keep a bench‑specific template and simply pour the extracted DOCX content into it before final formatting and upload.

Key Provisions of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code Referenced in the Affidavit

For anyone typing or reviewing a Section 7 affidavit, familiarity with a few statutory terms helps. Section 7 of the IBC permits a financial creditor, as defined under Section 5(7), to file an application for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against a corporate debtor, defined under Section 3(8). The application must demonstrate the existence of a financial debt and a default, and the adjudicating authority is the NCLT. The proceeding is judicial in nature, and the affidavit is the primary factual record on which the bench will decide whether to admit the petition. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs periodically updates the rules and forms, so always check the latest version of the IBC (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings) Rules, 2016, before finalising the draft. Nothing in this article constitutes legal advice.

How to Retrieve an Affidavit from NCLT Records

If the original scanned PDF of a sworn affidavit is lost, you can obtain a duplicate copy from the NCLT registry where the petition was filed. The procedure typically involves filing an application or a simple request with the court fee, quoting the petition number or company petition (CP) number. The registry then issues a certified copy of the court record, including the affidavit and any annexures, on payment of the prescribed copying charges. This certified copy carries the seal of the tribunal and can later be used for e‑filing or for internal review. The process is entirely independent of any typing service; once you receive the certified copy, you can run it through an OCR‑typing tool to produce an editable version if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AI typing preserve the computation sheet’s table layout?

Yes. The service reconstructs the computation sheet as an editable table with rows and columns for principal, interest, total, and dates, matching the original layout. Light formatting fixes may be needed for heavily shaded cells or scanned stamps.

Can I use the typed DOCX directly for e‑filing on the NCLT portal?

You can use the DOCX as the clean base, but you must copy the content into the prescribed template and ensure compliance with bench‑specific formatting. The DOCX itself is not an e‑filing‑ready form, the NCLT portal accepts specific PDFs, not DOCX files.

What if my affidavit has handwritten annotations or stamps?

AI OCR picks up printed text and most stamped legends well. Handwritten notes, faint ink, and overlapping stamps may not transcribe perfectly. A quick human review after conversion will catch any gaps; the editable DOCX makes corrections trivial.

Is the typed copy accepted as a “certified copy” by the tribunal?

No. A typed copy generated from a scan has no evidentiary value. Only the original sworn affidavit or a certified copy issued by the NCLT registry under its seal is accepted as a court‑authenticated document.

How long does it take to type a 10‑page affidavit?

AI‑powered typing typically delivers an editable DOCX in a few minutes, not hours. While manual retyping might take a full working session, the self‑serve upload returns the file as soon as the OCR and layout engine complete.

Does Lekhak handle notarisation or court‑fee e‑stamping?

No. Notarisation, e‑stamping of court fees, and obtaining certified copies from the NCLT are independent processes the reader must complete with notaries, stamp vendors, or the tribunal registry. The typing service solely converts the scanned document to an editable format.

Can I type an affidavit that is in Hindi or another language?

The typing service works on scanned documents in any language, including Hindi, Tamil, and other Indian scripts. For affidavits entirely in English, the output remains in English. If the original is in a language other than English and you need a certified English version, Lekhak offers translation on‑demand.

Will the typed copy include the verification clause and prayer?

Yes. The AI pipeline captures all textual content, including the verification clause and prayer, preserving their original wording and line breaks. No part of the affidavit is omitted, though you should verify that the clause reflects the correct deponent details.

Does the service work for handwritten affidavits?

It works best for printed or typed originals. Heavily handwritten affidavits may yield incomplete transcription because the OCR engine struggles with cursive legal handwriting. In such cases, a combination of AI typing and light manual correction is the most practical approach.

Can I get a certified translation of a Section 7 affidavit with the typing?

Typing and certified translation are separate services. If you need a certified translation of an affidavit originally in a language other than English, for use before the tribunal or another authority, Lekhak can arrange it on‑demand. The typing service itself does not produce a certified output.

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