Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench
Order Date: July 8, 2026
Case Overview
This order pertains to a procedural hearing for Company Appeal (AT) (CH) (Ins) No. 319/2026, filed by Smt. Kampalapura Narasimaiah Jayalakshmi, an Additional Director of M/s. Vistara Media Pvt Ltd, along with two other appellants, against M/s. Vistara Media Pvt Ltd and another respondent. The appeal was listed alongside an interlocutory application (IA No. 924/2026) seeking condonation of delay.
The registry had reported the appeal as defective on July 6, 2026, due to issues including non-legible pages and the presence of blank pages that required removal. The appellant's counsel assured the tribunal that these defects would be rectified before the next hearing date.
The tribunal directed that notices be issued to the respondents specifically concerning the condone delay application (IA No. 924/2026). The appellant was instructed to supply the respondents' email addresses and WhatsApp numbers and to ensure service via these electronic methods, as well as by registered or speed post, all within one week.
The appellant's counsel also informed the bench that two other related appeals, Company Appeal (AT) (CH) No. 60/2026 and Company Appeal (AT) (CH) No. 61/2026, were likely to be listed on the same date, and requested this appeal be heard alongside them.
Final Outcome
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal adjourned the matter and listed the appeal for the next hearing on August 3, 2026. The appellants are required to rectify the identified defects in the appeal filing before this date. The practical consequence is a delay in the substantive hearing until the procedural defects are cured and notices are served.
Topics: NCLAT Procedure, Corporate Appeal, Condone Delay