Authority: National Company Law Tribunal Kochi Bench
Order Date: 13 July 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kochi Bench, comprising Shri Vinay Goel (Member Judicial) and Shri Ravichandran Ramasamy (Member Technical), heard matters related to Company Petition CP(C/ACT)/07/KOB/2023. The petition was filed under Section 241(1) read with Section 242 of the Companies Act by Toshma Biju Varghese and 2 Others against Mangalam Publications (India) Pvt Ltd and 6 Others. Multiple Interlocutory Applications were also heard alongside the main petition, specifically IA(C/ACT)/145/KOB/2025 and IA(C/ACT)/167/KOB/2023.
Representation included physical appearances by advocates Jithin Saji Isaac and Saji Isaac K J for the petitioners, while respondents were represented by Shinu J Pillai (for R1-R4), Ms. Varsha (for R5), and Nebil Nizar (for R6). A representative of the Registrar of Companies appeared virtually. The hearing extended until 4:20 PM.
Final Outcome
Both parties jointly requested additional time for arguments and agreed without objection to extend the tenure of the Administrator for a further period. The Tribunal accordingly adjourned the main company petition along with all connected applications to 01 September 2026 for further hearing.
Topics: Corporate Dispute, NCLT Proceeding