Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi

Order Date: July 16, 2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) heard Company Appeal (AT) No. 303 of 2025. The appellant is the Executive Engineer (Project) of Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP). The respondents are Grant Thornton India LLP and Claims Management Advisory of Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services Ltd. & Anr. The appeal represents a legal proceeding between a municipal corporation and professional services firms. The hearing was conducted in hybrid mode.

Final Outcome

The NCLAT bench, consisting of Officiating Chairperson Justice Yogesh Khanna and Member (Technical) Barun Mitra, did not make any substantive ruling on the merits of the case. The tribunal adjourned the proceedings and listed the appeal for the next hearing on September 15, 2026. The appellant was represented by advocates Ms. Pooja Saraswat and Ms. Raziya Nazeen, while the respondents' appearance was not marked on the order.

Topics: NCLAT Proceeding, Legal Appeal, Municipal Corporation