Limitation Period Starts on Order Pronouncement Date: NCLAT Delhi

Shakir Vs Fruitful Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. (NCLAT Delhi) In the case of Shakir Vs. Fruitful Buildcon Pvt. Ltd. (NCLAT Delhi), the appellant sought to condone an 18-day delay in filing an appeal, arguing that this period should be reduced by the time taken to receive a free copy of the order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The appellant contended that the delay should be excluded from July 16 to July 23, 2024, when he received the copy. He cited the Supreme Court’s ruling in State Bank of India vs. India Power Corporation Ltd., where a distinction was made between certified copi...