Case Details

Case Name: In the matter of L-1 Identity Solutions Operating Company Private Limited

Court/Authority: National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi Bench (Court - II)

Case Number: CP CA CAA-16/ND/2026

Date of Order: 19 May 2026

Legal Provisions: Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013

Parties Involved

Petitioner/Applicant: L-1 Identity Solutions Operating Company Private Limited

Representation for Petitioner: Senior Advocate P. Nagesh and Advocate Bharat Apte

Representation for Respondent/Official Liquidator: Advocate Kartikeya Asthana and Advocate Siddhidatri Jha

Tribunal Members: Hon'ble Member (J) Ashok Kumar Bhardwaj and Hon'ble Member (T) Atul Chaturvedi

Current Status & Proceedings

The hearing was conducted through hybrid mode (VC and Physical). Reports filed by the Regional Director (RD) and Official Liquidator (OL) are on record. However, the Income Tax Department has not yet filed its report, which is required for the proceedings.

Directions & Next Hearing

The Tribunal issued fresh notice to the Principal Chief Commissioner of Income Tax, Delhi, directing them to file their report. The matter has been adjourned and is returnable on 08 June 2026 for further proceedings pending the Income Tax Department's response.

Final Ruling

The order constitutes an interim procedural direction rather than a final ruling on the substantive petition under Sections 230-232 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Tribunal's direction focuses on ensuring all required regulatory reports (specifically from the Income Tax Department) are obtained before proceeding with the matter.