SMT. ARATI DUTTA vs EASTERN TEA ESTATE (P) LTD.

The Supreme Court held that under Sections 397, 398, and 483 of the Companies Act, 1956, an appeal from the decision of a Single Judge lies to the Division Bench of the same court. The Court clarified that the absence of procedural rules does not negate a litigant's right to appeal when the statute confers such a right. The High Court's determination of the payable amount of Rs. 6,81,299.67 by the appellants to the respondent was upheld, directing the appellants to settle this amount in full.