Case Details

Case Name: Om Prakash Arora Suspended Board of Directors of Turtle Books Pvt Ltd. & Anr. vs Turtle Books Pvt Ltd.

Court/Authority: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi

Case Number: Comp. App. (AT) (Ins) No. 550 of 2026

Order Date: 29 May 2026

Parties Involved

Appellants: Om Prakash Arora (Suspended Board of Directors of Turtle Books Pvt Ltd) and Another

Respondent: Turtle Books Pvt Ltd

Legal Representation for Appellants: Mr. Saurabh Kalia and Mr. Aryan Data, Advocates

Issues / Allegations / Violations

The order does not specify the nature of the allegations or violations that led to the impugned order. The appeal challenges an order that apparently required the appellants to contribute a certain amount.

Findings & Observations

The Appellate Tribunal did not make any findings or observations on the merits of the case at this preliminary stage. The matter is at the notice stage.

Penalties / Settlements / Directions

The Tribunal granted interim relief to the appellants by directing that "Appellant may not be asked to contribute the amount in pursuance of the impugned order" until the next hearing date.

Final Ruling & Enforcement

The Tribunal issued notice to the respondents and set the following procedural timeline:

  • Respondents to file Reply within three weeks from order date (29 May 2026)
  • Appellants to file Rejoinder (if any) within three weeks after reply filing
  • Case listed for next hearing on 04 August 2026

The interim relief preventing the appellants from being asked to contribute funds pursuant to the impugned order remains in effect until the next hearing date.