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2021 (3) TMI 377 - HC - Companies LawSeeking provision of open or virtual links for attending hearings in the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) - case of the Petitioner is that the NCLT and NCLAT ought to have an open link where parties who are interested can join the proceedings - HELD THAT:- It is directed that the NCLT and NCLAT may regulate their own procedure for virtual hearing platforms so long as it is ensured that if any particular party requests for a link, the same is considered in a fair, transparent and non-arbitrary manner. To the extent possible, parties would be permitted to view the proceedings. Those parties who join the proceedings are expected to maintain the discipline of virtual hearing and not cause unnecessary disturbance during the same. The affidavit filed, in any case states that very soon, the NCLAT would also start physical hearing of matters. Since virtual hearings are a measure adopted to ensure that Tribunals and Courts are functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Petitioner, if he wishes to join any particular hearing, may write an e-mail at least 24 hours in advance to the Deputy Registrar of the NCLT and NCLAT. The same shall be considered in accordance with the NCLT and NCLAT’s own procedure, in a fair, transparent and non-arbitrary manner. Petition disposed off.
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