# In the matter of Dental Ceramists India Pvt. Ltd. MA-156-2018 in C.P.(IB)359(MB)-2018

> NCLT judgment dated 2019-04-09. Citation: TCN-2019-NCLT-04008. The case pertains to MA-156/2018 in C.P.(IB)359(MB)/2018 before the Mumbai Bench of the…

- **Court:** NCLT
- **Order date:** 9 Apr 2019
- **Citation:** TCN-2019-NCLT-04008
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/nclt-chandigarh/dental-ceramists-india-pvt-ltd-ma-156-2018-in-cpib359mb-2018-a180eded

## Summary

### Background

The case pertains to MA-156/2018 in C.P.(IB)359(MB)/2018 before the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The order sheet reflects the hearing conducted on April 9, 2019. The matter involves Theco India Pvt. Ltd. as the petitioner and Dental Ceramists India Pvt. Ltd. as the respondent.

## Facts

Theco India Pvt. Ltd. initiated proceedings against Dental Ceramists India Pvt. Ltd. under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. During the hearing on April 9, 2019, the petitioner's representative was present, but the respondent was not represented. The NCLT directed the petitioner to serve a notice to the respondent, informing them of the next hearing date, and to submit an affidavit of service along with tracking details as proof of delivery. The case was then adjourned to June 19, 2019. The absence of the respondent during the hearing is a key fact, potentially influencing the subsequent proceedings and decisions.

## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the respondent, Dental Ceramists India Pvt. Ltd., should be given another opportunity to …

**Ratio:** The principle of natural justice requires that all parties be given a fair opportunity to

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**Reasoning:** The court's decision to direct the petitioner to serve notice to the respondent indicates

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**Interpretation:** This issue involves the interpretation of procedural fairness and the right to

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**Application:** Given the absence of the respondent, the tribunal is ensuring that they receive

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## Parties

- **Judges:** M.K. Sh…
- **Appellants:** Theco India Pvt.…
- **Respondents:** Dental Ceramists…

## Timeline

- **2018-01-01 — Case Fil…**: MA-156/2018 In…
- **2019-04-09 — Hearing…**: Hearing of the Mumbai Bench of the…

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