Authority: National Company Law Tribunal, Division Bench, Court - 1, Ahmedabad

Order Date: 18/06/2026

Case Overview

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Ahmedabad heard multiple applications in the matter of Vinod Kumar Dua versus Sun Pharmaceutical Limited & Others. The proceedings are under Section 58 of the Companies Act, 2013. The bench comprised Hon'ble Member (Judicial) Mr. Shammi Khan and Hon'ble Member (Technical) Mr. Sanjeev Sharma. The applicant was represented by Mr. Hari Om Maheshwari, PCA, while respondents R-1 and R-3 were represented by Mr. Dhairya D Mamtora. There was no representation for respondents R-2, R-4, and R-5.

In Appeal/24(AHM)2025, the counsel for R-1 (Sun Pharmaceutical Limited) stated that a reply had already been filed on 19/02/2026, to which the applicant had filed a rejoinder on 02/03/2026. The same counsel also sought to represent R-3 (MUFG Intime India (P) Limited) and was granted two weeks to file a reply on behalf of R-3. The matter was listed for further consideration on 23/07/2026.

In Comp.A/13(AHM)2026, the applicant filed an application under Order 1 Rule 10 of CPC for impleadment of respondents R-3 to R-5. The tribunal allowed this application and directed the applicant to carry out necessary amendments in the memo of parties.

In IA/69(AHM)2026, the applicant sought permission under Order V Rule 20 of CPC for substituted service upon Respondent No. 4 through newspaper publication, email, and postal service. The tribunal granted permission for service through ordinary process and substituted service via publication in one English newspaper (The Indian Express, National Edition) and one Hindi newspaper (Jansatta). For Respondent No. 5, the tribunal directed service through ordinary process via registered post/speed post/dasti mode and email registered with MCA. Both respondents must file replies within two weeks of receiving notice/publication, with rejoinders due within two weeks thereafter. Proof of service must be filed by affidavit before the next hearing.

Final Outcome

The tribunal disposed of Comp.A/13(AHM)2026 and IA/69(AHM)2026 while adjourning Appeal/24(AHM)2025 to 23/07/2026 for further consideration. The order establishes the procedural timeline for service of notice and filing of replies by the newly impleaded respondents.

Topics: NCLT Proceedings, Corporate Law, Legal Procedure