Lords Inn Hotels Appeal Dismissed, Delay Condoned

Authority: Supreme Court of India

Order Date: 26 October 2026

Case Overview

• Parties: Lords Inn Hotels and Resorts Private Limited (appellant) vs Aaryaraj Club and Resorts LLP (respondent).
• The appeal challenged the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) judgment and order dated 7 January 2026 in CAAT(I) No. 1908/2024.
• The appellant filed the appeal belatedly; the Court examined an application for condonation of delay (IA No. 123349/2026) and for condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects (IA No. 123348/2026).
• The Court observed that the appellant cannot be held at fault for the delay and therefore condoned it.
• It found no substantial question of law arising from the appeal and therefore declined to interfere with the NCLAT decision.

Final Outcome

• The civil appeal is dismissed in accordance with the signed order.
• Delay in filing and refiling is condoned.
• Any pending applications, if any, are ordered disposed of.
• The parties are permitted to resolve any inter‑se disputes before an arbitral tribunal.

Topics: Legal Dispute, Hospitality