Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 17 July 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) heard arguments in Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 1900 of 2025, filed by Jampana Constructions Pvt. Ltd. against NBCC (India) Ltd. The hearing specifically addressed I.A. No. 7291 of 2025, which seeks condonation of a 110-day delay in refiling the appeal.
The appellant, Jampana Constructions, explained that the delay was caused by 23 separate defects raised by the Tribunal's registry on 06 August 2025, which required extensive communications between their Bangalore and Delhi offices. Additionally, the counsel managing the case resigned during August 2025, creating coordination challenges in curing the defects promptly. The appellant stated that defects were raised on six occasions throughout the appeal process, and all except the second occasion (which caused the current delay) were addressed immediately.
The respondent, NBCC (India) Ltd., argued that the appeal was filed beyond the statutory 45-day limitation period and contended that any period beyond these 45 days cannot be condoned under any circumstances. The respondent's counsel sought additional time to argue on the application regarding the statutory limitation issue.
Another application, I.A. No. 7398 of 2025, which pertains to a 2-day delay in filing, remains pending and was not addressed in this hearing.
Final Outcome
The NCLAT has adjourned the matter and listed it for further hearing on 25 August 2026. The Tribunal will specifically address the respondent's arguments regarding the statutory limitation period of 45 days for filing appeals. No final decision on the delay condonation or the merits of the appeal has been rendered at this stage.
Topics: Insolvency Appeal, Procedural Delay, Statutory Limitation