In Brief
Sagufa Ahmed and others appealed two orders from the National Company Law Tribunal, but filed them beyond the 45-day limitation period prescribed under the Companies Act, 2013, Section 421(3). They sought condonation of delay citing the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown. The Supreme Court held that once a certified copy of the Tribunal's order is received, the limitation period cannot be extended, and pandemic-related relaxations apply only to vigilant litigants genuinely prevented from acting. Absent proof of diligent efforts despite obstacles, appellants cannot benefit from relaxed timelines. The Court dismissed the appeals, emphasizing that the law assists only those vigilant about their legal rights.
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