NCLAT Adjourns Black Box Contempt Case to August

Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi

Order Date: 08.07.2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) heard Contempt Case (AT) No. 34 of 2024, which arises from Comp. App. (AT) (Ins) No. 683 of 2021. The applicant is Black Box Ltd (formerly known as AGC Networks Ltd). The contemnor/respondents are Abhijit Guhathakurta, the Liquidator of EPC Constructions (India) Ltd, and another respondent. During the hearing, representation for the applicant was provided by advocates Mr. Tabrez Malawat and Mr. Sourajit Sarkar. Appearance for the contemnor/respondents was not marked.

Final Outcome

The bench, consisting of Justice Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan (Member - Judicial) and Naresh Salecha (Member - Technical), noted that there was "no time left" to hear the matter. Consequently, the appeal was adjourned and listed for the next hearing on 05.08.2026. No substantive hearing or decision on the contempt allegations occurred.

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