# In the matter of IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited vs. Malavika Hegde & Anr.

> SC judgment dated 2025-01-31. Citation: TCN-2025-SC-00054. The case involves an appeal where a delay in refiling was condoned. The matter was scheduled for…

- **Court:** SC
- **Order date:** 31 Jan 2025
- **Citation:** TCN-2025-SC-00054
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/supreme-court-of-india/idbi-trusteeship-services-limited-vs-malavika-hegde-anr-5b245542

## Summary

### Background

The case involves an appeal where a delay in refiling was condoned. The matter was scheduled for final hearing before the Appellate Tribunal. The appellant's counsel expressed concern that the respondents might delay the appeal due to having been granted interim relief contrary to law.

## Facts

IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited filed an appeal. The delay in refiling the appeal was condoned. The appellant's counsel, Mr. Neeraj Kishan Kaul, argued that the respondents, including Malavika Hegde, might delay the appeal because they had been granted interim relief contrary to law. The respondent's counsel, Mr. Mukul Rohatgi, stated that the matter was slated for final hearing before the Appellate Tribunal and the respondents would proceed with arguments without seeking adjournment. The court directed the NCLAT to dispose of the appeal by 21.02.2025, otherwise the impugned order would be vacated automatically.

## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the NCLAT should be directed to …

**Ratio:** Courts have the inherent power to ensure the expeditious disposal of cases to prevent

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**Reasoning:** The court noted the appellant's concern that the respondents might delay the appeal. To

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**Interpretation:** This demonstrates the court's authority to manage its docket and ensure that

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**Application:** The court applied this principle by setting a deadline for the NCLAT to dispose

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## Parties

- **Judges:** B.V. NAGA…; SATISH CHANDRA…
- **Appellants:** IDBI Trusteeship…
- **Respondents:** Malavika…
- **Other parties:** Modif…

## Timeline

- **N/A — Appeal F…**: IDBI Trusteeship Services…
- **N/A — Delay Con…**: The court condoned the…

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