Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi
Order Date: 16th September, 2026
Case Overview
This Interlocutory Application (No.6610/2026) arises from an un-numbered Company Appeal filed by Sea Freight Shipping & Logistics Pvt. Ltd. against Kedararam Laddha (Authorised Representative and Erstwhile Liquidator of Equidem Dealers Pvt. Ltd.) and others. The application specifically seeks extension of time granted for curing defects in the appeal filing process.
The factual background indicates that the Appellant e-filed the Memorandum of Appeal on 19th June 2026. The NCLAT Registry scrutinized the appeal and intimated defects to the Appellant on 8th July 2026. The Appellant subsequently re-filed the appeal on 8th September 2026. The application states that although defects were cured, the Registry raised defects multiple times, resulting in a 55-day delay. The Appellant contends this delay occurred due to compliance with procedural requirements and curing defects, not due to negligence or intentional delay.
Final Outcome
The Registrar noted that the Appellant was required to re-file the Memorandum of Appeal within seven days from the date of intimation of defects (8th July 2026), but instead re-filed with a delay of 55 days. The order directs that the case be placed before the Hon'ble Bench under the heading 'for admission with defect (fresh case)' for appropriate orders. No one appeared on behalf of the Appellant during these proceedings.
Topics: NCLAT Procedure, Appeal Defects, Time Extension