2019 (9) TMI 1639 - AT - Companies Law

Wilful and deliberate violation of the order - initiation of contempt proceedings against Respondents - HELD THAT - The order of the Appellate Tribunal has not been complied with by the Contemnors/Respondents Prakash Kumar and Usha Rani Jha and a prima facie case is made out for initiation of contempt proceedings against Respondents, therefore, Prakash Kumar and Usha Rani Jha (Contemnors/Respondents) are directed to remain present in the court before this Appellate Tribunal on the next date with their reply and state as to why contempt proceedings be not initiated against them for alleged wilful and deliberate violation of the order dated 20.02.2017 passed by this Appellate Tribunal in Company Appeal (AT) No. 31 of 2016. Post the case for admission (after notice) on 16th October, 2019 at 2.00 P.M. on the top of the list.

Summary

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi, directed 'Prakash Kumar' and 'Usha Rani Jha' to appear before the court and explain why contempt proceedings should not be initiated against them for not complying with the tribunal's order dated 20.02.2017. The respondents have four weeks to file a reply, and the case is scheduled for admission on 16th October, 2019.