Introduction: Abdominal cocoon is a rare condition in which the abdominal viscera may be partially or completely enclosed within a thick fibro-collagenous membrane. This can be a rare cause of bowel obstruction presenting as a surgical emergency. Case Report: Here, we report a case of a 38-year-old man who presented with acute intestinal obstruction and underwent an emergency diagnostic laparoscopy during which the cause of obstruction was confirmed as an abdominal cocoon. An adhesiolysis with the release of obstructive fibrous bands was done and deemed as adequate management. Discussion: It is predominant in women living in tropical regions. It can be either primary (idiopathic) or secondary to peritoneal injury due to infective, malignant aetiology or pharmacological irritants. Although it is usually diagnosed intra-operatively, comput tomography can rarely identify the presence of a thin capsule enclosing dilated bowel loops. Conclusion: A thorough knowledge of secondary causative factors of sclerosing encapsulating peritonitis and its management is of prime importance. It is usually associated with a good prognosis.