NCLAT Permits IRP Impleadment in Vidres India Appeal

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

Order Date: 10 September 2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) heard Comp. App. (AT) (Ins) No. 1698 of 2026, an appeal filed by Vijaybhai Dhanjibhai Detroja against Vidres India Ceramics Pvt. Ltd. During deliberations, the tribunal noted that the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) had not been impleaded as a party to the appeal proceedings. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Keith Varghese, Advocate, fairly submitted that he would file an amended Memo of Parties to implead the IRP as Respondent No. 2.

Final Outcome

The NCLAT permitted the appellant to bring on record the amended Memo of Parties to include the IRP as a respondent. Meanwhile, the IRP personally joined the proceedings. The tribunal directed the IRP to remain present, either physically or virtually, at the next hearing scheduled for 15 September 2026. The appeal was listed for further proceedings on that date.

Topics: Insolvency Appeal, Procedural Compliance, NCLAT Proceedings