NCLAT Condones Delay in Re-filing Interlocutory Application Due to Sufficient Reasons. Delay of 21 Days Condoned as Reasons Provided Were Adequate.

Tribunals: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Bench: New Delhi
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Case Note & Summary

The case involved an application by Om Prabhu Ashish Co-operative Housing Society Ltd. seeking an extension of time to cure defects in their Interlocutory Application. The Applicants initially e-filed the application on 10.08.2026, but upon scrutiny by the Office on 17.08.2026, defects were identified and communicated to them. The Applicants subsequently re-filed the application on 14.09.2026. During the hearing, no representation was made on behalf of the Applicant. The Tribunal reviewed the reasons stated in the application for the delay and found them sufficient. Consequently, the Tribunal condoned the delay of 21 days in re-filing the Interlocutory Application and disposed of the matter. The decision emphasized the importance of procedural compliance while allowing for flexibility in cases where sufficient reasons are provided.

Headnote

A) Company Law - Condonation of Delay - Extension of Time for Curing Defects - Not applicable - The Tribunal considered the reasons provided in the Interlocutory Application and found them sufficient to condone the delay of 21 days in re-filing. The delay was condoned, and the application was disposed of accordingly. Held that procedural compliance is essential but can be relaxed in deserving cases (Paras Not mentioned).

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Issue of Consideration

Whether the delay in re-filing the Interlocutory Application should be condoned.

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Final Decision

The Tribunal condoned the delay of 21 days in re-filing the Interlocutory Application and disposed of the application.

Law Points

  • Condonation of delay
  • procedural compliance
  • time extension
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Case Details

2026 LawText (NCLAT) (09) 28

Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No.1321 of 2026

2026-09-17

Raj Kumar

Om Prabhu Ashish Co-operative Housing Society Ltd.

Vivaa Tradecom Ltd. & Anr.

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Nature of Litigation

Application for extension of time to cure defects in an interlocutory application.

Remedy Sought

Extension of time for curing defects in the Interlocutory Application.

Filing Reason

Initial filing of the Interlocutory Application was defective.

Issues

Condonation of delay in re-filing the application

Submissions/Arguments

Reasons for delay were sufficient to warrant condonation.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that procedural compliance is essential but can be relaxed in deserving cases where sufficient reasons are provided.

Judgment Excerpts

Considering the reasons mentioned in the IA, which are sufficient, the delay of 21 days in re-filing the IA is hereby condoned.

Procedural History

The Interlocutory Application was e-filed on 10.08.2026, defects were intimated on 17.08.2026, and the application was re-filed on 14.09.2026.

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