NCLAT Allows Extension for Curing Defects in Appeal Filing Due to Sufficient Reasons. Delay in Re-filing Memo of Appeal Condoned, and Case Listed for Admission.

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

The case involved an application for extending the time granted for curing defects in the Memo of Appeal filed by Alphion India Private Limited against Presto Info Solutions Private Limited. The appellants initially e-filed the Memo of Appeal on 17th July 2026, and upon scrutiny, the office notified them of defects on 29th July 2026. The appellants re-filed the appeal on 25th August 2026, which led to the current application for condonation of the delay in re-filing. The learned counsel for the appellant presented the reasons for the delay, which were deemed sufficient by the Tribunal. The Tribunal condoned the 20-day delay and noted that the matter had been mentioned before the Hon’ble Bench, which allowed the listing of the appeal for 9th September 2026. Consequently, the case was ordered to be listed under the heading 'for admission (fresh case)' on the specified date, and the Interlocutory Application was disposed of accordingly.

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 20 days in re-filing the Memo of Appeal. The appeal was subsequently listed for admission on a specified date. Held that the delay was justified and the appeal would proceed (Paras Not mentioned).

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Issue of Consideration

Whether the delay in re-filing the Memo of Appeal should be condoned.

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Final Decision

The Tribunal condoned the delay of 20 days in re-filing the Memo of Appeal and ordered the case to be listed for admission on 09/09/2026.

Law Points

  • Condonation of delay
  • e-filing procedures
  • listing of appeals
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Case Details

2026 LawText (NCLAT) (09) 103

Interlocutory Application No.6197/2026, Un-numbered Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No.___/2026

2026-09-03

Raj Kumar

Apoorv Jha

Alphion India Private Limited

Presto Info Solutions Private Limited

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Nature of Litigation

Application for extension of time to cure defects in an appeal.

Remedy Sought

Extension of time for curing defects in the Memo of Appeal.

Filing Reason

Defects were identified in the initial Memo of Appeal.

Issues

Condonation of delay in re-filing the Memo of Appeal

Submissions/Arguments

Reasons for delay were sufficient to justify condonation.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal held that sufficient reasons were provided to justify the delay in re-filing the Memo of Appeal, allowing the appeal to proceed.

Judgment Excerpts

Considering the reasons mentioned in the IA, which are found to be sufficient, the delay of 20 day in re-filing the Memo of Appeal is hereby condoned. let this case be listed before the Hon’ble Bench under the heading ‘for admission (fresh case)’ on 09/09/2026.

Procedural History

The appellants filed the Memo of Appeal on 17.07.2026, were notified of defects on 29.07.2026, and re-filed the appeal on 25.08.2026.

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