Authority: National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Division Bench, Court - 1, Ahmedabad
Order Date: 09/07/2026
Case Overview
The petition, CP/41(AHM)2026, was filed by Shambhu Pujari (Applicant) against Pelican Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd & Ors (Respondents). It is a proceeding under Section 244 of the Companies Act, 2013. The applicant is seeking a waiver of the eligibility requirements prescribed under Section 244(1)(a)/(b) of the Act. This waiver is a prerequisite to enable the petitioner to maintain a subsequent petition under Sections 241 and 242 of the Act, which would allege acts of oppression and mismanagement within the company. The bench comprised Hon'ble Member (Judicial) Mr. Shammi Khan and Hon'ble Member (Technical) Mr. Sanjeev Sharma.
Final Outcome
The tribunal admitted the petition and issued formal notice to the respondents, returnable by the next date of hearing. The petitioner was instructed to collect the notices from the registry within three days and serve them to the respondents via Registered Post, Speed Post, Dasti, and their registered e-mail addresses, along with a copy of the order. The respondents were directed to file their reply, if any, within two weeks from the date of receipt of the notice. A rejoinder from the petitioner, if any, is to be filed within two weeks after the reply. The petitioner must also file an affidavit of service before the next hearing. The matter has been listed for further consideration on 13 August 2026.
Topics: NCLT, Oppression and Mismanagement, Corporate Law