Winding Up Petition: Kaby Engineers Limited
On 25 September 2026, a winding-up petition was presented against Leicester-based manufacturing business KABY ENGINEERS LIMITED (company number 01211144) at the High Court of Justice, Senior Courts Costs Office / Insolvency and Companies List, under case number CR-2026-007348. The presentation of a winding-up petition represents the earliest public legal step in compulsory liquidation proceedings. It is initiated by a creditor and is not a judicial determination of insolvency, as the court has not yet ruled on the underlying merits of the petition.
Petition details
The court filing was recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions via the HMCTS CE-File system.
| Attribute | Detail |
| :--- | :--- |
| Case Number | CR-2026-007348 |
| Target Company | KABY ENGINEERS LIMITED |
| Court | High Court of Justice, Insolvency and Companies List |
| Filing Date | 25 September 2026 |
| Case Type | Companies - Petition - Winding Up Petition |
| Source | Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions |
Details regarding the petitioning creditor, debt value, and court hearing dates are not stated in the published source.
Company snapshot
Incorporated on 6 May 1975, KABY ENGINEERS LIMITED operates in engineering and precision manufacturing under SIC codes 24200 (Manufacture of tubes, pipes, hollow profiles and related fittings, of steel) and 25620 (Machining). Its registered office address is 10 Sheene Road, Leicester, England, LE4 1BF.
Financial figures, including latest turnover, gross margins, and net assets, are not stated in the published source. Readers may consult the official company register via Companies House to inspect historical annual accounts.
Directors and ownership
According to the statutory public register, the officers and persons with significant control (PSCs) recorded against the company are detailed below:
- Current Director & Officer: Dr Gurbakhash Singh Sanghera (appointed director on 22 December 2025; appointed company secretary on 1 February 2026). Born November 1950.
- Persons with Significant Control (PSCs):
- Mrs Gurdeep Kaur Sanghera (notified 6 April 2016; holds 25% to 50% shares, voting rights, and right to appoint directors as trust).
- Dr Gurbakhash Singh Sanghera (notified 6 April 2016; holds 25% to 50% shares, voting rights, and right to appoint directors as trust).
- Mr Charles Victor Bagshaw (notified 6 April 2016; ceased 1 October 2024).
- Past Officers Recorded on Register:
- Mr Scott Tony Williams (Director 19 April 2021 to 1 February 2026; Secretary 30 April 2024 to 1 February 2026).
- Mr Virendra Liladhar Nathwani (Director and Secretary 19 April 2021 to 28 March 2024).
- Mrs Kulwinder Kaur Sanghera (Director 7 February 2017 to 4 November 2021; Secretary 1 April 2005 to 19 April 2021).
- Mr Baljinder Singh Sanghera (Director 12 November 2003 to 4 November 2021).
- Mrs Sukhvinder Kaur Sanghera (Director resigned 10 May 2013; Secretary 12 November 2003 to 1 April 2005).
- Mr Gian Singh Sanghera (Director resigned 12 November 2003; Secretary 18 November 1998 to 12 November 2003).
- Mrs Sheila Reynolds (Secretary resigned 18 November 1998).
These entries represent facts as recorded on the statutory register. No link or connection is implied between any named individuals and the petition filing.
Recent filings and Gazette activity
As of the date of reporting, no advertisement regarding case CR-2026-007348 has been published in The Gazette. Under Rule 7.10 of the Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, a petitioning creditor must advertise the petition in The Gazette at least seven clear days after serving it on the company, and at least seven clear days prior to the court hearing.
What this means for suppliers, creditors and counterparties
Under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986, any disposition of company property, including payments made out of bank accounts, executed after the presentation date of a petition is legally void if a winding-up order is subsequently made by the court. Consequently, financial institutions typically freeze company bank accounts upon learning of a filing to prevent disposition risk.
Practical risk-mitigation framework
Commercial risk managers and credit control professionals dealing with an entity facing a winding-up filing should follow a structured evaluation procedure:
1. Conduct an Ledger Review: Identify all open trade accounts, unpaid balance amounts, and goods in transit.
2. Review Retention of Title (RoT) Terms: Check contract terms to verify whether enforceable RoT rights apply to inventory delivered but not yet processed or paid for.
3. Request Validation Proof: If the target business seeks to make ongoing operational payments, request a copy of any Section 127 validation order issued by the High Court.
4. Monitor Ongoing Cause Lists: Follow updates via the daily winding-up petitions list to track court listing dates and outcome rulings.
Realistic scenario: Commercial risk management
Consider a raw materials distributor holding £40,000 in pending orders for an industrial client facing a recent court petition. If the supplier continues delivering stock on standard 30-day payment terms without checking High Court filings, any payment received after the petition date could be clawed back by a court-appointed liquidator under Section 127. Performing an immediate winding up search upon notice allows the supplier to pause trade on credit, move to cash-on-delivery terms, or require validation orders before releasing stock.
How to conduct a winding up search
To verify active insolvency petitions manually, credit risk professionals typically undertake a multi-step investigation process:
- Contacting or searching the High Court CE-File public register for active petitions.
- Reviewing statutory notices on The Gazette.
- Inspecting corporate filings via Companies House.
Manual multi-source checks can introduce delays during critical risk decisions. Executing a streamlined winding up search consolidates court records into a single clear output. Risk managers can also establish free company monitoring to receive automated email alerts whenever statutory changes or insolvency events are registered.
For credit teams and suppliers
Credit underwriters, legal managers, and commercial suppliers require rapid visibility into court listings prior to approving credit terms, major deliveries, or structural contracts. Unnoticed court petitions expose suppliers to severe clawback risks under Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Carrying out a routine winding up petition search on key counterparties ensures fully defensible credit decisions and mitigates counterparty insolvency exposure.
FAQ
What does the presentation of a winding-up petition mean?
It indicates that a creditor has formally applied to the High Court for an order to place a company into compulsory liquidation, typically citing an unpaid debt under Section 123 of the Insolvency Act 1986.
Does a petition mean the company is insolvent?
No. A petition is an application to the court. The company continues operating, and the petition may be paid, dismissed, stayed, or withdrawn prior to any formal hearing.
What is Section 127 of the Insolvency Act 1986?
Section 127 states that any disposition of company assets or payment from bank accounts after the petition date is void if a liquidation order is made, unless the court grants a validation order.
How can I verify petitions against another UK business?
You can perform a real-time winding up search across central court registries to confirm whether filings exist.
Disclaimer
This report summarises a petition recorded at the Central Registry of Winding-up Petitions. Presentation of a petition is not a determination of insolvency; the outcome is a matter for the court. Companies believing they are named incorrectly should email contact@corp-intel.co.uk.