Authority: National Company Law Tribunal, New Delhi Bench (Court – II)
Order Date: June 9, 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) New Delhi Bench heard matters involving the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India and Others (Applicants/Petitioners) versus the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant (Respondent). The case is filed under Sections 241-242 of the Companies Act, 2013, which pertain to oppression and mismanagement in company affairs.
The matter involves multiple applications: CA-136/ND/2026, CA-134/ND/2026, CA-135/ND/2026, and an interlocutory application IA-122/ND/2026. The hearing was conducted through hybrid mode (VC and Physical). Both parties were represented by extensive legal teams, with Senior Advocates Sunil Fernandes leading for the Applicants and Senior Advocate Sudhir K. Makkar leading for the Respondent Federation.
The Tribunal noted that arguments in the matter would need to continue on a future date and made interim arrangements regarding the Applicant's position.
Final Outcome
The NCLT ordered that arguments will continue on July 7, 2026. In the interim period, the existing interim arrangement in respect of the Applicant (Hotel and Restaurant Association of Eastern India) will continue to remain in force until the next date of hearing. The order was signed by both members of the bench: Member (Technical) Atul Chaturvedi and Member (Judicial) Ashok Kumar Bhardwaj.
Topics: NCLT Proceedings, Corporate Governance, Hospitality Sector