2020 (9) TMI 1285 - HC - Indian Laws

Disqualification of Directors - defaulting directors - Use of DSC and DIN no by the disqualified director - Interpretation of statute - provisions of Section 164(2) and Section 167(1)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013 - default on the part of concerned companies in filing the annual returns and financial statements for the financial years 2014-2016. Respondents submits that the petition is liable to be dismissed on the ground of delay and laches. HELD THAT - A Coordinate Bench of this Court, in its judgment in SANDEEP AGARWAL AND ANR. VERSUS UNION OF INDIA ANR. ORS. 2020 (9) TMI 175 - DELHI HIGH COURT has already rejected such submission. Petition disposed off.

Summary

The High Court of Delhi heard a petition through video conferencing. The petitioner's case is supported by a previous judgment. The respondents argued for dismissal due to delay, but the objection was rejected based on a recent judgment. The petition was disposed of in line with the earlier judgment in W.P.(C) 9088/2018.