Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 7th August, 2026
Case Overview
This interlocutory application (IA No.5544/2026) was filed by Tirath Ram Ahuja Pvt Ltd seeking extension of time for curing defects in its appeal filing. The appellant had originally e-filed the Memorandum of Appeal on 4th July, 2026. The NCLAT office scrutinized the appeal and identified defects, which were communicated to the appellant on 20th July, 2026. The appellant subsequently re-filed the appeal on 1st August, 2026, resulting in a 5-day delay from the date of defect notice.
The matter involves an insolvency proceeding against AKME Projects Ltd, with Jalesh Kumar Grover serving as the Resolution Professional. The appellant represented by Advocate Widaphi Lyngdoh sought condonation of the 5-day delay in re-filing the appeal memorandum.
Final Outcome
The NCLAT Registrar, after hearing the appellant's counsel and reviewing the application and office report, found the reasons submitted for the delay to be sufficient. The tribunal condoned the 5-day delay in re-filing the Memorandum of Appeal. The case has been directed to be listed before the Hon'ble Bench under the heading 'for admission (fresh case)'. The interlocutory application stands disposed of with this order.
Topics: Insolvency Appeal, Procedural Delay, NCLAT