Orissa HC Stays ROC Order, Refers Share Mismanagement Case to NCLT

Harbinder Singh Vs Registrar of Companies (Orissa High Court) The Orissa High Court, in the case of Harbinder Singh vs. Registrar of Companies, disposed of a writ petition challenging an order by the Registrar of Companies (ROC), Odisha, dated July 4, 2025. The petitioner sought to have the ROC’s order set aside and requested a de novo inquiry into illegal share transfers and unauthorized appointment/removal of directors. The Court, adopting the principle of specialized jurisdiction, held that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Cuttack, is the specialized forum “well equippe...