Case Details

Case Name: Bank of India vs. Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd

Court/Authority: National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Guwahati Bench

Case Number: CP (IB)/37/GB/2019

Interlocutory Application Number: IA (IBC)/21/GB/2026

Date of Hearing: 21st May 2026

Under Section: Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016

Parties Involved

Petitioner/Liquidator: Ms. Sudha Sarma (Liquidator), represented by Advocate Mr. Nirmal Goenka

Financial Creditor: Bank of India

Corporate Debtor: Agnipa Energo Pvt. Ltd (Respondent No. 1)

Other Respondents: Respondents 2 through 8 (specific entities not named in provided text)

Legal Representation:

  • For Respondents 1, 2, and 3: Mr. Rakesh Dubey, Advocate along with Mr. A.N.I. Hussain, Advocate
  • For Respondents 4, 5, and 6: Mr. Aryan Jain, Company Secretary (Authorized Representative)
  • For Respondent 8: Ms. Anshika Khaitan, Company Secretary (Authorized Representative)

Tribunal Members:

  • Hon'ble Member (Judicial): Shri Rammurti Kushawaha
  • Hon'ble Member (Technical): Shri Yogendra Kumar Singh

Proceedings & Directions

The hearing concerned an interlocutory application (IA) filed by the Liquidator in the ongoing insolvency proceedings.

Key Proceedings:

  • Respondents 1 to 7 sought additional time to file their reply to the application
  • The Liquidator's counsel opposed this request for additional time
  • The Tribunal considered the request and granted fifteen (15) days to Respondents 1 to 7 to file their reply
  • The Tribunal made it clear that failure to file the reply within the stipulated 15-day period would result in forfeiture of the right to file a reply
  • Respondent No. 8's reply was already on record

Final Ruling & Enforcement

Next Hearing Date: The matter has been listed for the next hearing on 7th July, 2026 for filing of replies.

Enforcement Condition: The right of Respondents 1-7 to file a reply is contingent upon submission within the 15-day deadline, failing which this right stands forfeited.

Order Signatories:

  • Sd/- Yogendra Kumar Singh, Member (Technical)
  • Sd/- Rammurti Kushawaha, Member (Judicial)