Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai (Appellate Jurisdiction)
Order Date: 31 August 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) at Chennai heard Company Appeal (AT) (CH) No. 27/2026 with IA No. 313/2026, filed by Adtheorem India Pvt Ltd and three other appellants against the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Bengaluru. The matter was heard in hybrid mode. Despite notice being served to the respondent (ROC Bengaluru) through all modes of substitutive service, the Registrar of Companies chose not to appear before the tribunal. The tribunal noted that it would be constrained to proceed ex parte if the ROC fails to appear on the next scheduled hearing date.
Final Outcome
The tribunal adjourned the matter to 16 October 2026. The appellants (Adtheorem India Pvt Ltd & 3 Ors.) were directed to submit short notes of the submissions they intend to make in this appeal before the next hearing date.
Topics: NCLAT Proceeding, Corporate Compliance, Legal Adjournment