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

Order Date: 5 August 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 contemnors/respondents are Abhijit Guhathakurta (Liquidator of EPC Constructions (India) Ltd) and another respondent. The matter was presented in hybrid mode. Ms. Shreya Chandhok, Advocate, appeared for the applicant. The bench comprised Justice Mohammad Faiz Alam Khan (Member-Judicial) and Naresh Salecha (Member-Technical).

Final Outcome

The tribunal noted that no time was left for hearing the matter on 5 August 2026. Consequently, the appeal was adjourned and listed for next hearing on 18 September 2026. No substantive proceedings or arguments took place, and no findings were recorded on the merits of the contempt allegations.

Topics: NCLAT, Contempt Proceedings, Insolvency