Supreme Court Seeks Explanation From 2 NCDRC Members For Issuing Non-Bailable Warrants Ignoring SC's Interim Protection

The Supreme Court has issued notice to two members of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) seeking explanation from them for issuing non-bailable warrants against the directors of a company, ignoring a previous interim order of the Supreme Court.

The Court noted that on March 1, it had passed an interim order directing that no coercive steps should be taken against the directors of the company in the execution petition pending before the NCDRC.

However, on March 8, the NCDRC asked the directors to file affidavits of compliance. Later, on April 2, the NCDRC issued non-bailable warrants against the directors, returnable on April 26.

Taking note of these developments, the Bench comprising Justices Hima Kohli and Ahsanuddin Amanullah ordered :

"It is appropriate to ask the Presiding Member and the Member of the NCDRC to explain how the order was passed on 2nd April 2024. They are required to reply to the show cause notice within one week. A copy of this order shall be sent to the NCDRC immediately."

The Court also stayed the operation of the orders passed by the NCDRC.

The case will be heard next by the Supreme Court on April 24.

Last year, the Supreme Court had initiated contempt proceedings against NCLAT members who passed an order defying a Supreme Court direction. The proceedings were later closed after the NCLAT judicial member resigned.

Case :  Ireo Grace Realtech Pvt Ltd vs Sanjay Gopinath

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