Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 15 October 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) was hearing Company Appeal (AT) No. 32 of 2026, filed by appellants Vinayak Bhalani & Anr. against respondents Sidmak Laboratories (India) Pvt. Ltd. & Ors. The matter came before a bench comprising Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma (Member-Judicial) and Indevar Pandey (Member-Technical). The primary issue before the Tribunal was procedural, concerning the service of notice on Respondent No. 6, who had not been served. A previous order dated 27 August 2026 had directed the appellant to serve the unserved respondents. The appellant had attempted private service and filed an affidavit of service, but the Tribunal found this mode unacceptable under its rules. Additionally, the Registry submitted a report dated 14 October 2026 stating that the appellant had not supplied the necessary requisites for effecting service on Respondent No. 6 through the official Registry.
Final Outcome
The Tribunal directed the appellant's counsel to supply the requisite details to the Registry for effecting proper service on Respondent No. 6. The appeal was adjourned and listed for the next hearing on 10 December 2026. No substantive matters relating to the underlying dispute were addressed in this procedural order.
Topics: NCLAT Procedure, Service of Notice