Authority: Supreme Court of India
Order Date: 17-08-2026
Case Overview
- Parties: Employee S Provident Fund Organization (appellant) vs COC of VAS Data Services Pvt. Ltd. (respondent).
- Origin: Appeal arises from impugned final judgment and order dated 10-03-2026 in CAAT(I) No. 793/2025 passed by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal.
- Applications: IA No. 229125/2026 (condonation of delay in filing), IA No. 229128/2026 (condonation of delay in refiling/curing defects), IA No. 229126/2026 (exemption from filing O.T.), IA No. 229123/2026 (stay application).
- Hearing: Conducted on 17-08-2026 before Hon’ble Mr. Justice Manoj Misra and Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vijay Bishnoi. Counsel for appellant included Ajit Sharma (AOR) and several advocates.
Court Observations and Orders
1. Delay in refiling is condoned.
2. The appeal is beyond time by 28 days, exceeding the condonable period.
3. Counsel for the appellant may be permitted to file an affidavit clarifying the exact date of presentation before the Court, as the office report is alleged to be incorrect.
4. The matter is listed for further hearing after two weeks.
5. An additional affidavit must be filed in the interim.
Final Outcome
- The Court partially condoned the procedural delay but highlighted that the appeal is 28 days beyond the permissible period, directing the appellant to submit corrective affidavits and scheduling a further hearing.
Topics: Procedural Delay, Supreme Court Appeal