Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 15 July 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is hearing multiple competition appeals filed by Coal India Ltd and others against orders of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The appeals being heard together include Competition App. (AT) No. 1-03 of 2017, Competition App. (AT) No. 11 of 2017, and Competition App. (AT) No. 12 of 2017, along with several interim applications (I.A. No. 5256, 5257, 5258 of 2024 and I.A. No. 5311 of 2024).
The appellants are represented by multiple legal counsel including Ms. Madhavi Divan, Senior Advocate, and a team of advocates. The respondents include the Competition Commission of India (represented by Mr. Tarun Gulati, Senior Advocate and team) and other parties represented by their respective counsel including advocates for WBPDCL (West Bengal Power Development Corporation Limited).
Final Outcome
The hearing was adjourned as the senior counsel for the appellant (Coal India Ltd) continued with submissions but could not conclude arguments. The matter has been listed for further hearing on July 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM. The bench comprising Justice Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan (Member Judicial) and Naresh Salecha (Member Technical) issued the adjournment order.
Topics: Competition Law, Corporate Litigation, Regulatory Appeal