Authority: National Company Law Tribunal, Division Bench, Court - 1, Ahmedabad
Order Date: 18/06/2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Ahmedabad, presided over by Member (Judicial) Mr. Shammi Khan and Member (Technical) Mr. Sanjeev Sharma, is hearing a petition filed under Section 241 of the Companies Act, 2013. The applicant is Rohan Yogeshkumar Bhatt, and the respondents are Bigspoon Foods Pvt. Ltd. and three others (R-1 to R-4). The petition pertains to allegations of oppression and mismanagement. On the date of the order, only the applicant's counsel, Mr. Luv Shah, Advocate, was present. There was no representation for any of the respondents (R-1 to R-4).
A Service Report filed on 18th June 2026 (Inward Diary No. D-4978) confirmed that notices issued to Respondent Nos. 1 to 4 via electronic mode could not be served and were returned undelivered. The applicant's counsel submitted that ordinary service was not possible as the addresses on record were the only known addresses for the respondents.
Final Outcome
The Tribunal allowed the plea for substituted service. The Registry was directed to issue a fresh publication notice. The applicant is to collect this notice within three days and must publish it in one English and one vernacular newspaper within seven days of collection. The applicant must subsequently file an affidavit of service along with proof of publication before the next date of hearing. The respondents are granted seven days from the date of publication to file their reply, and the applicant may file a rejoinder within seven days after that. The matter has been relisted for further consideration on 30th July 2026.
Topics: NCLT Proceedings, Corporate Dispute, Service of Process