Case Note & Summary
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal addressed an application for extending the time granted for curing defects in a Memo of Appeal. The Appellants, Manoj Kumar Goyal and another, initially e-filed their Memo of Appeal on 20.08.2026. After scrutiny on 07.09.2026, the Office notified the Appellants of certain defects. The Appellants subsequently re-filed the Appeal on 18.09.2026. During the hearing, the counsel for the Appellants presented their submissions regarding the delay. The Tribunal considered the reasons provided in the Interlocutory Application and found them sufficient to justify the delay of 04 days in re-filing. Consequently, the Tribunal condoned the delay and directed that the case be listed before the Hon’ble Bench for admission as a fresh case. The Interlocutory Application was disposed of with this order.
Headnote
A) Company Law - Condonation of Delay - Extension of Time for Curing Defects - Not mentioned - The Appellants sought to extend the time for curing defects in their Memo of Appeal, which was initially filed electronically. The Tribunal found the reasons provided in the Interlocutory Application sufficient and condoned the delay of 04 days in re-filing the Memo of Appeal. Held that the delay was justified and the case was to be listed for admission (fresh case) (Paras Not mentioned).
Issue of Consideration
Whether the delay in re-filing the Memo of Appeal should be condoned.
Final Decision
The Tribunal condoned the delay of 04 days in re-filing the Memo of Appeal and directed that the case be listed for admission as a fresh case.
Law Points
- Condonation of delay
- e-filing procedures
- defects in appeal
