Authority: National Company Law Tribunal Kochi Bench
Order Date: 14 July 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kochi Bench, comprising Shri Vinay Goel (Member Judicial) and Shri Ravichandran Ramasamy (Member Technical), heard matter CP/71/KOB/2019. This is a petition filed under Sections 213, 241, and 242 of the Companies Act, 2013 by T R Venugopal & 3 Others against Elite Foods Pvt Ltd & 16 Others, typically indicating a case of alleged oppression and mismanagement against the company and its directors.
Representation for the petitioners was led by Learned Senior Counsel Mr. Joseph Kodianthara appearing physically along with Learned Counsel Mr. Vijay V Paul. Multiple senior counsels represented the various respondent groups: Mr. Sankar Narayanan for R1, R6, and R7; Mr. S. R. Rajagopal for R3 to R5; and Mr. Parthasarathy for R9 to R15. These senior counsels were assisted by several additional counsels.
The arguments on behalf of respondents R3 to R5 were concluded during this hearing session.
Final Outcome
The tribunal adjourned the matter and scheduled the next hearing for 15 July 2026 to hear the arguments of the remaining respondents. No substantive rulings, decisions, or directions on the merits of the case were issued in this order.
Topics: NCLT Proceedings, Corporate Dispute, Hearing Adjournment