Case Note & Summary
The matter before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal involved an application to record the appearance of Mr. Krishnendu Dutta, a senior counsel representing Axis Trustee Services Ltd., in a judgment dated 22.09.2026 related to Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 1474 of 2026. The application was filed on 15.10.2026, and the counsel for the respondent indicated no objection to the request. The Tribunal, recognizing the importance of maintaining accurate records, agreed to record the appearance of Mr. Dutta in the judgment and directed that a corrected copy of the judgment be uploaded accordingly. The application was subsequently disposed of by the Tribunal, with the officiating chairperson and members present endorsing the decision.
Headnote
A) Company Law - Recording of Appearance - Tribunal's Authority to Record Counsel Appearance - National Company Law Tribunal Act, 2016 - The application sought to record the appearance of counsel for the respondent in the judgment of a previous appeal. The Tribunal allowed the application, affirming the necessity of accurate representation in its records. Held that the appearance should be duly noted in the judgment (Paras 1-3).
Issue of Consideration
Whether to record the appearance of counsel for the respondent in the judgment.
Final Decision
The Tribunal allowed the application to record the appearance of Mr. Krishnendu Dutta on behalf of Respondent No. 1 and directed that a corrected copy of the judgment be uploaded.
Law Points
- Recording of appearance
- Insolvency proceedings
- Tribunal orders
