Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 10th July, 2026
Case Overview
This Interlocutory Application (IA No.4549/2026) arises from an un-numbered Company Appeal filed by Grant Thornton Bharat LLP against Terra Infra Development Ltd. & Others. The appellant, Grant Thornton Bharat LLP, seeks an extension of time for curing defects in its appeal filing. The factual background states that the appellant e-filed the Memorandum of Appeal on 13th March 2026. The NCLAT registry scrutinized the appeal and intimated defects to the appellant on 25th March 2026. The appellant subsequently re-filed the appeal on 30th June 2026, which represents a delay of 90 days from the date of defect intimation. The appellant contends that this delay was due to reasons beyond its control and that it acted diligently in removing the defects marked by the registry. The appellant asserts that the delay was neither intentional nor deliberate and requests condonation.
Final Outcome
The Registrar, after hearing the learned counsel for the appellant and perusing the application and office report, noted that the appellant was required to re-file the Memorandum of Appeal within seven days from the date of intimation of defects (25th March 2026). However, the re-filing occurred with a delay of 90 days. Consequently, the case has been directed to be placed before the Hon'ble Bench with the defect for appropriate orders. The matter is listed before the Hon'ble Bench under the heading 'for admission with defect (fresh case)'.
Topics: Legal Procedure, Appeal Filing, Time Extension