Kishor Kirtilal Mehta(Director) v. Special Director of Enforcement
Case brief
What is this about?
FEMA Appeals Nos. 12, 13 and 11 of 2024, Kishor Kirtilal Mehta (Director) v. Special Director of Enforcement, Bombay High Court, coram M.S. Sonak and Advait M. Sethna JJ., decided 16 October 2025. Challenges to interlocutory orders in main Appeals before the Appellate Tribunal under SAFEMA at New Delhi; main Appeals dismissed for non-prosecution on 31 January 2024 with no restoration on record; reliefs held infructuous; Appeals dismissed, disposed without costs; liberty reserved to seek restoration if Tribunal Appeals restored and diligently pursued application to be considered on merits; adjournment by engaging Advocate refused; earlier non-appearance on 18 September 2025 noted.
What did the court decide?
Liberty granted to the Appellants to apply for restoration of these Appeals if the Appeals before the Tribunal are restored; all Appeals disposed of without any order for costs.