Authority: National Company Law Tribunal Kochi Bench
Order Date: 18 June 2026
Case Overview
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kochi Bench, comprising Shri Vinay Goel (Member Judicial) and Shri Ravichandran Ramasamy (Member Technical), heard petition number CP(C/ACT)/18/KOB/2026 filed under Sections 241(1) and 242(4) of the Companies Act. The petition involves Biju Varghese as petitioner versus Mangalam Hospitals Private Limited and 9 other respondents, alleging oppression and mismanagement. The petitioner is represented by advocates Saji Isaac KJ and Dr. Jithin Saji Isaac, while the respondents are represented by multiple advocates including Shinu J Pillai, Suja S, Mariya Rajan, Felix Samson Varghese, Christina Varghese, and S. Purnima.
During the hearing held on June 18, 2026, the petitioner's counsel appeared through virtual mode and sought additional time to file a service affidavit in the matter. The bench granted this request and adjourned the case.
Final Outcome
The NCLT Kochi Bench adjourned the matter to July 1, 2026, allowing the petitioner time to file the required service affidavit. The case will proceed with further hearings on the new date.
Topics: NCLT Proceedings, Corporate Oppression, Healthcare Sector