Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: April 2022
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Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: April 2022

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Supreme Court Wages/Salaries Of Only Those Workmen/Employees Who Actually Worked During CIRP Are To Be Included In CIRP Costs: Supreme Court Case title: Sunil Kumar Jain v Sundaresh Bhatt, Civil Appeal No. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, comprising of comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Dr. Alok Srivastava and Ms. Shreesha Merla, has upheld the order dated 06.04.2022 passed by NCLT Kolkata Bench whereby it was held that Corporate Debtor cannot be sent into liquidation just because liquidation value is more than the value of the Resolution Plan. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Dr. Alok Srivastava and Ms. Shreesha Merla, has held that the look back period prescribed under Section 46 of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not apply to transactions under Section 49 and 66 of the IBC. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Dr. Alok Srivastava and Ms. Shreesha Merla, has held that money given as 'Share Application Money' cannot be treated as a financial debt in order to initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Dr. Alok Srivastava and Ms. Shreesha Merla, has held that if a credit facility agreement is unstamped, then petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 can be admitted based on other material on the record which prove the existence of a financial debt.

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No Provision In IBC To Issue Multiple Demand Notices Before Filing Petition U/S 9 Of IBC: NCLT New Delhi
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No Provision In IBC To Issue Multiple Demand Notices Before Filing Petition U/S 9 Of IBC: NCLT New Delhi

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The NCLT New Delhi bench of Justice Shri Bachu Venkat Balaram Das and Shri Atul Chaturvedi has held that there is no such provision in the IBC, 2016 and in the Regulation made thereunder that allows the Operational Creditor to issue multiple demand notices to the Corporate Debtor. This fact is itself enough to draw an inference that the Corporate …

ED restitutes assets worth ₹4,025 crore in Bhushan Power and Steel case to JSW
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ED restitutes assets worth ₹4,025 crore in Bhushan Power and Steel case to JSW

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The Enforcement Directorate has restituted assets worth ₹4,025 crore to JSW, a Successful Resolution Applicant in the matter of the erstwhile Bhushan Power and Steel Limited under the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The assets were provisionally attached by the ED under Section 5 of Prevention of Money Laundering Act as the erstwhile promoters of …

IBC Weekly Round Up [2nd December To 8th December, 2024]
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IBC Weekly Round Up [2nd December To 8th December, 2024]

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Nominal Index: Harsh Mehta Versus Securities and Exchange Board of India and Ors., WRIT PETITION NO. 737, 783 of 2024 Mr. Gajjala Yoganand versus Mr. Birendra Kumar Agarwal and Ors., IA No.373 of 2024 in CP No.296/7/HDB/2022 M/s Avani Towers Private Limited vs. M/s Energy Properties Private Limited, IA No. Related Party Can't Be Allowed Backdoor Entry Into CoC On …

Insolvency process: RBI Deputy Guv pitches for enforceable code of conduct for CoC
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Insolvency process: RBI Deputy Guv pitches for enforceable code of conduct for CoC

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New Delhi, Dec 7 Reserve Bank Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Saturday pitched for an enforceable code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors under the insolvency resolution process. Even when the resolution plan is agreed upon, Rao said there have been instances of non-participation in the CoC meetings and a lack of effective engagement, coordination or information exchange …

Decision To Consolidate CIRP Can Be Taken By CoC And Not By Suspended Director Of Corporate Debtors: NCLT Hyderabad
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Decision To Consolidate CIRP Can Be Taken By CoC And Not By Suspended Director Of Corporate Debtors: NCLT Hyderabad

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The NCLT Hyderabad bench of Sri Rajeev Bhardwaj and Sri Sanjay Puri has affirmed that the decision to consolidate, or not, rests with the CoCs, who are not only better equipped to make such determinations but also have a vested interest in the outcome, and whose commercial wisdom is paramount in insolvency matters and beyond judicial review Brief Facts This …

Once Plausibility Of Pre-Existing Dispute Is Established, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Be Rejected: NCLAT
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Once Plausibility Of Pre-Existing Dispute Is Established, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Be Rejected: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Barun Mitra and Indevar Pandey has held that IBC bestows only summary jurisdiction upon the Adjudicating Authority. It was further submitted that there is no genuine foundation of pre-existing dispute since all the pump sets were supplied after third party inspection which agency had certified the goods at the time …

IBC Weekly Round-Up [18th November To 24th November 2024]
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IBC Weekly Round-Up [18th November To 24th November 2024]

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Nominal Index Siti Networks Ltd. vs. Rajiv Suri NO. Versus Shri Sutanu Sinha Case Reference: Company Appeal No.1927 of 2024 The NLCAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra held that no interest on principal amount can be claimed if there is no clause to this effect in the agreement executed between the parties. The Tribunal further …

Property In Possession Of Corporate Debtor Sold When Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Was In Consideration Cannot Be Excluded From Assets: NCLAT
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Property In Possession Of Corporate Debtor Sold When Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Was In Consideration Cannot Be Excluded From Assets: NCLAT

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The NCLAT Chennai bench of Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Jatindranath Swain has held that property that is sold which was in possession of the corporate debtor immediately before the judgment in a petition under section 7 of the IBC was reserved cannot be excluded from the purview of the assets of the corporate debtor. An IA was filed by …

When Statutory Criteria U/S 7 Of IBC Is Satisfied, Tribunal Must Admit CIRP: NCLT, Mumbai
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When Statutory Criteria U/S 7 Of IBC Is Satisfied, Tribunal Must Admit CIRP: NCLT, Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench, comprising Justice V. G. Bisht and Sh. The Tribunal reiterated that the existence of an arbitral award in favour of the Corporate Debtor did not bar the admission of the CIRP petition. When initiation of CIRP is resisted on the ground of existence of an award in favour of corporate debtor whose amount …

NCLAT Orders Refund Of Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues Paid By SRA Under Protest For Restoration Of Electricity Connection
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NCLAT Orders Refund Of Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues Paid By SRA Under Protest For Restoration Of Electricity Connection

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The NCLAT bench comprising Justice Yogesh Khanna and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra has allowed the refund of pre-Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process electricity dues paid by the Successful Resolution Applicant. Thus the pre-CIRP dues by the appellant were paid under protest and under protection of the order of NCLT and thus it related to the revival of the Corporate Debtor in …

Any Amount Proposed In Settlement Plan U/S 12A Of IBC Cannot Be Refunded If Plan Is Approved: NCLAT
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Any Amount Proposed In Settlement Plan U/S 12A Of IBC Cannot Be Refunded If Plan Is Approved: NCLAT

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The NLCAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka held that any amount proposed in the settlement plan under section 12A of the IBC cannot be refunded if the plan is later approved and the CIRP is closed. As per the revised MoU, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of the Corporate Debtor as well as related …

Extinguishment Of Promoters' Personal Guarantees In Resolution Plan Is Valid If Plan Complies With IBC Provisions: NCLT Mumbai
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Extinguishment Of Promoters' Personal Guarantees In Resolution Plan Is Valid If Plan Complies With IBC Provisions: NCLT Mumbai

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The NCLT Mumbai Bench of Justices Anil Raj Chellan and Kuldip Kumar Kareer affirmed that the clause in the resolution plan for extinguishing the personal guarantees of promoters furnished in favour of all financial creditors or the commercial decision of the CoC to approve such release of personal guarantees, including guarantees executed in favour of dissenting financial creditors, will not …

IBBI Releases Discussion Paper On Real Estate Issues, Suggests Inclusion Of Land Authorities In CoC Meetings
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IBBI Releases Discussion Paper On Real Estate Issues, Suggests Inclusion Of Land Authorities In CoC Meetings

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On 7th November, 2024, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has released a discussion paper on the issues related with the Real Estate with seven proposals. Proposed Inclusion of Land Authorities in Committee of Creditors Meetings In corporate insolvency resolution processes involving real estate companies land authorities are crucial but currently they not represented in the Committee of Creditors. …

Income Tax Notice for Past Dues Extinguished in NCLT Kolkata Case
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Income Tax Notice for Past Dues Extinguished in NCLT Kolkata Case

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench has ruled that income tax notices, demand notices, and payments for past dues that accrued prior to the date of approval of the resolution plan stand extinguished. The Tribunal observed that the successful resolution applicant takes over the corporate debtor on a fresh slate principal and assets, and any past dues or claims, …

NCLAT Rejects Resolution Plan of Bishwanath Traders & Investment Ltd. under Section 29A of IBC
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NCLAT Rejects Resolution Plan of Bishwanath Traders & Investment Ltd. under Section 29A of IBC

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The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra held that the eligibility/ineligibility of Successful Resolution Applicant under section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has to be seen on the date of submission of Resolution Plan. The tribunal found that when the Corporate Debtor was registered as MSME on 22.05.2022, the benefit of Section …

NCLAT Rejects RP's Attempt to Pay Pre-CIRP Dues to Creditors
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NCLAT Rejects RP's Attempt to Pay Pre-CIRP Dues to Creditors

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The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and Arun Baroka has held that the assets of the Corporate Debtor are to be taken over by the Resolution Professions for resolution of the Corporate Debtor. The RP has to make every endeavour to protect and preserve the value of the property of the Corporate Debtor. Payment of pre-CIRP dues …

Liquidation Is Last Resort, Broader Public Interest In Resolving Corporate Insolvency Should Be Taken Into Account: NCLT Kolkata
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Liquidation Is Last Resort, Broader Public Interest In Resolving Corporate Insolvency Should Be Taken Into Account: NCLT Kolkata

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench of Bidisha Banerjee and Balraj Joshi has held that the liquidation of a corporate debtor should be a measure of last resort. Five applicants expressed their interest in the Corporate Debtor: Trenchless Engineering Services Private Limited, Lumino Industries Ltd, Mount Intra Finance Private Limited, Navneet Garg, and Mideast Pipeline Products. On February 20, …

Claims Submitted After Resolution Plan Approval Including Related Moratorium Period Not Allowed Under IBC: NCLT Bengaluru
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Claims Submitted After Resolution Plan Approval Including Related Moratorium Period Not Allowed Under IBC: NCLT Bengaluru

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The National Company Law Tribunal Bengaluru bench of K. Biswal and Manoj Kumar Dubey has held that claims submitted after the approval of the Resolution Plan, including those related to the moratorium period, are not allowed under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The NCLT noted that the RP's letter highlighted that some employees did not have Unique Identification Numbers due …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 22nd July 2024 To 28th July 2024
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Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 22nd July 2024 To 28th July 2024

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Supreme Court IBC | CIRP Of Holding Company Cannot Include Subsidiary's Assets: Supreme Court Case no. Insolvency Resolution Of Corporate Guarantor Won't Bar Creditor From Filing CIRP Against Corporate Debtor For Balance Debt : Supreme Court Case Title: BRS Ventures Investments Ltd. 313 of 2024 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr Barun …

Directing Corporate Debtor To Civil Courts Or Arbitration For Admitted Dues Undermines IBC Objectives: NCLT Mumbai
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Directing Corporate Debtor To Civil Courts Or Arbitration For Admitted Dues Undermines IBC Objectives: NCLT Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench of Kuldip Kumar Kareer and Anil Raj Chellan had held that directing Corporate Debtor to seek resolution through civil courts or arbitration for even admitted dues would undermine the objectives of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process was initiated against the Corporate Debtor by the National Company Law Tribunal, …

Budget 2024: Budget proposes tech platform to strength IBC process, to set up more NCLTs
5 months ago

Budget 2024: Budget proposes tech platform to strength IBC process, to set up more NCLTs

The Hindu  

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has proposed to set up an integrated technology platform to improve the outcomes under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code for achieving transparency, consistency, timely settlement and better oversight of all resolution cases. She also said that the government would set up additional National Company Law Tribunals to expedite resolution of cases under the IBC. Commenting on …

Economic Survey: IBC has transformed credit market landscape for good
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Economic Survey: IBC has transformed credit market landscape for good

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New Delhi: The Economic Survey lavished praise on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, saying the 2016 law has had a profound impact on India's credit market landscape. It has helped reduce banks' stress by lowering bad loans, rescued failing corporate debtors, and revitalized distressed assets in the real sector, injecting fresh momentum into the financial markets' recovery segment, the Economic …

NCLT begins insolvency resolution process against Supertech
5 months ago

NCLT begins insolvency resolution process against Supertech

Hindustan Times  

NOIDA: While admitting a petition of Bank of Punjab & Sind’s petition, the National Company Law Tribunal has begun the corporate insolvency resolution process against Supertech townships projects limited which allegedly defaulted to make payment of a loan that it took from the bank, said an order. In June, 2023, the bank had filed a plea seeking CIRP against the …

Half Yearly Digest Of IBC Cases : January To June,2024
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Half Yearly Digest Of IBC Cases : January To June,2024

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Supreme Court IBC | Moratorium Under S 14 No Bar To Execute Decree Against Directors/Officers Of Corporate Debtor: Supreme Court Case Title: Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association vs. M/S. : Company Appeal No.231 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra, has held that the Corporate Debtor cannot be …

Number of resolutions under IBC to go up every year: IBBI chairman
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Number of resolutions under IBC to go up every year: IBBI chairman

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid criticism over delayed resolution of cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the chairman of insolvency regulator pointed out on Friday that 270 cases defaults were resolved in 2023-24 against the average 125 in the previous years. Ravi Mital, the chairman of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, said that the number of resolution per year would …

NCLT Kochi: Creditors Can't Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantor Without Establishing Independent Default By CD
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLT Kochi: Creditors Can't Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantor Without Establishing Independent Default By CD

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kochi, comprising Justice T Krishna Valli and Mr. Shyam Babu Gautam dismissed the application to initiate insolvency proceedings against the Personal guarantors under Section 95 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. It held that creditors cannot initiate insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors solely based on the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process without showcasing …

NCLT Asks IBBI To Incorporate Provisions In CIRP Regulations For Treating Transferred Winding-Up Cases
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NCLT Asks IBBI To Incorporate Provisions In CIRP Regulations For Treating Transferred Winding-Up Cases

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The National Company Law Tribunal Principle Bench of Ramalingam Sudhakar and Avinash K. Srivastava has asked the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India to amend the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process regulations. This directive was issued by NCLT to address the handling of cases involving the winding up of companies that have been transferred to the NCLT under Section 433 of …

IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments
6 months ago

IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments

The Hindu  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has proposed amendments to the Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Process regulations, to enhance efficiency and reduce costs, and sought stakeholder inputs by July 10. These amendments are expected to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, and benefiting creditors and other stakeholders involved in the CIRP. Seeking comments …

NCLAT Delhi: Section 95(1) Of IBC Permits Creditors To Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantors Via A Resolution Professional
6 months ago

NCLAT Delhi: Section 95(1) Of IBC Permits Creditors To Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantors Via A Resolution Professional

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi bench, comprising Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Arun Baroka held that Section 95 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy, Code, 2016 allows creditors to initiate insolvency process against a Personal Guarantor through a Resolution Professional. Contention of the Appellant: The Appellant argued that since the default occurred on 04.03.2016, the Section 95 application filed …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024
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Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024

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HIGH COURTS Official Liquidator Must Adhere To Ethical Principles And Fairness To Discharge Their Duties Under IBC: Delhi High Court Case Title: Sundaresh Bhat vs Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board of India Case No. 105, 106, 990 of 2024 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Mr. Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha, and Mr. Indevar Pandey held that …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024
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Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: May 2024

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SUPREME COURT Can Homebuyer's Claim For Apartment Be Rejected For Not Filing Claim During Insolvency Process Against Builder? 1398 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that documentary evidence including postal receipt mentioning the registered address of the Corporate Debtor confirms the issuance of a Demand …

NCLAT Delhi: Set-Off With Refund Of Claim Between Expiry Of CIRP And Before Passing Liquidation Order Amounts To Violation Of Moratorium Under IBC
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi: Set-Off With Refund Of Claim Between Expiry Of CIRP And Before Passing Liquidation Order Amounts To Violation Of Moratorium Under IBC

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that the set-off/adjustment of demand with refund by Income Tax Department during the intervening period when the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process timeline period has expired but before passing of Liquidation Order under Section 33 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 amounts …

NCLAT Upholds Suraksha Realty's Resolution Plan For Jaypee Infratech, Directs Additional ₹1,334 Crore Payment To YEIDA
6 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Upholds Suraksha Realty's Resolution Plan For Jaypee Infratech, Directs Additional ₹1,334 Crore Payment To YEIDA

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal confirmed the resolution plan proposed by Suraksha Realty Limited for Jaypee Infratech Limited as part of its Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. The NCLAT's bench, comprising Chairperson Justice Ashok Bhushan and Technical Member Barun Mitra, held that Suraksha Realty must pay ₹1,334.31 crore to YEIDA over the next four years. Consequently, YEIDA was held to …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 13th To 19th May 2024
7 months ago

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 13th To 19th May 2024

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NCLAT NCLAT Delhi Evokes Doctrine Of 'Approbate & Reprobate', Imposes Rs. 124 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha, and Mr. Indevar Pandey evokes the Doctrine of 'Approbrate and Reprobrate' imposing a cost of Rs. 1589 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. …

NCLAT Delhi: Absence Of GST Refund/ITC Claim In Demand Notice Or Form 5 By OC Can't Become Ground Of Default For CIRP U/S 9 Of IBC
7 months, 1 week ago

NCLAT Delhi: Absence Of GST Refund/ITC Claim In Demand Notice Or Form 5 By OC Can't Become Ground Of Default For CIRP U/S 9 Of IBC

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that if no Goods and Services Tax refund/ Input Tax Credit claim has been included in the Demand Notice under Section 8 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 or in Form 5 by the Operational Creditor, the same cannot become a …

CIRP Can Be Initiated Against The Corporate Debtor Despite Principal-Agent Relationship Between CD And Ultimate Client: NCLT Mumbai
7 months, 1 week ago

CIRP Can Be Initiated Against The Corporate Debtor Despite Principal-Agent Relationship Between CD And Ultimate Client: NCLT Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, comprising Mr. Kuldip Kumar Kareer and Mr. Anil Raj Chellan has held that Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process can be initiated against a Corporate Debtor under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 even if the Corporate Debtor had been acting as an agent of an ultimate client or principal. Further, it …

NCLT Mumbai: Operational Debt Under IBC Does Not Include Penalty Or Liquidated Damages
7 months, 1 week ago

NCLT Mumbai: Operational Debt Under IBC Does Not Include Penalty Or Liquidated Damages

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The National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai, comprising Shri K.R. NCLT Verdict: The NCLT Mumbai rejected the CIRP petition and held that the operational debt under IBC does not include penalty or liquidated damages. Further, the claim doesn't relate to goods or services provided by the Operational Creditor to the Corporate Debtor but rather pertains to recovering penalties/liquidated damages due to …

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Zee’s Subhash Chandra
8 months ago

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Zee’s Subhash Chandra

Hindustan Times  

The National Company Law Tribunal on Monday initiated insolvency proceedings against Subhash Chandra, founder and chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., following a plea by Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. Chandra acted as a personal guarantor for a loan to Essel Group's Vivek Infracon Pvt, PTI Subhash Chandra launched Zee Entertainment, considered to be the pioneer of television entertainment industry …

NCLT admits Subhash Chandra into personal insolvency on Indiabulls plea
8 months ago

NCLT admits Subhash Chandra into personal insolvency on Indiabulls plea

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The National Company Law Tribunal on Monday has admitted Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. chairman emeritus Subhash Chandra into personal insolvency on the plea filed by Indiabulls Housing Finance over guarantees given to a company called Vivek Infracon. Indiabulls Housing Finance had filed a plea in 2022 to commence personal insolvency proceedings against Subhash Chandra after a loan of ₹170 crore …

IBC Cases Quarterly Digest : January To March 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

IBC Cases Quarterly Digest : January To March 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association V M/S. : Company Appeal No.231 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra, has held that the Corporate Debtor cannot be absolved from its liability to discharge its Operational debt by the Insurance Company's payment to the Operational Creditor …

IBC Revolutionizes Corporate Insolvency
8 months, 3 weeks ago

IBC Revolutionizes Corporate Insolvency

Deccan Chronicle  

Exactly, 10 years ago, in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi, who was the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, had said that traders have more risk-taking capacity than soldiers. Several hundreds of companies and lakhs of employees have benefitted from a relatively easy resolution process devised by IBC.After seven years of IBC’s journey, corporate litigation and disputes …

NCLT Kolkata: Any Attachment Of Tainted Assets Of Corporate Debtor Before CIRP Commencement Would Always Be Available To Fulfill The Object Of IBC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLT Kolkata: Any Attachment Of Tainted Assets Of Corporate Debtor Before CIRP Commencement Would Always Be Available To Fulfill The Object Of IBC

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata, comprising Smt. Bidisha Banerjee, and Shri D. Arvind held that Any attachment of tainted assets of a Corporate Debtor before the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process commencement would always be available to fulfill the object and goal of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. NCLT Verdict: The NCLT Kolkata allowed the CIRP application and held …

NCLT Kolkata: Provisional Attachment Order Under PMLA Won't Bar Admission Of CIRP Against Corporate Debtor Under IBC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLT Kolkata: Provisional Attachment Order Under PMLA Won't Bar Admission Of CIRP Against Corporate Debtor Under IBC

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata, comprising Smt. Bidisha Banerjee, and Shri D. Arvind held that the Provisional Attachment Order under PMLA will not bar the admission of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process proceedings against the Corporate Debtor under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. NCLT Verdict: The NCLT Kolkata allowed the CIRP application and held that the Provisional Attachment Order …

NCLAT Delhi; IBC Does Not Provide Any Scope For Dissatisfied Homebuyers In Minority To Override Majority Decision Of COC
8 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi; IBC Does Not Provide Any Scope For Dissatisfied Homebuyers In Minority To Override Majority Decision Of COC

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra, has held that the IBC does not provide any scope for dissatisfied homebuyers in the minority to override the majority decision taken by the Committee of Creditors. The NCLT Mumbai, in its order dated 06.10.2023, dismissed the application filed by the appellant and approved …

Section 7 IBC Petition Can't Be Filed By Power Of Attorney Holder Unless Authorized By Board Resolution: NCLT Hyderabad
9 months ago

Section 7 IBC Petition Can't Be Filed By Power Of Attorney Holder Unless Authorized By Board Resolution: NCLT Hyderabad

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The National Company Law Tribunal Court-1, Hyderabad bench comprising Dr Venkata Ramakrishna Badarinath Nandula and Shri Charan Singh held that a petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code cannot be filed by a 'power of attorney' holder unless duly authorized by a Board Resolution. Additionally, the Corporate Debtor referred to a notification issued by the Central Government …

NCLT allows RCap administrator’s plea on implementation of resolution plan
9 months, 1 week ago

NCLT allows RCap administrator’s plea on implementation of resolution plan

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Mumbai: The National Company Law Tribunal on Wednesday allowed a plea by Reliance Capital's administrator, seeking directions to the Hinduja Group's IndusInd International Holdings Ltd to complete payment for the takeover in accordance with the resolution plan by 28 May. On 27 February, the NCLT gave its nod to Hinduja Group’s IndusInd International Holdings to take over the debt-laden Reliance …

NCLT Kolkata: IBC Prevails Over State Financial Corporation Act, 1951
9 months, 1 week ago

NCLT Kolkata: IBC Prevails Over State Financial Corporation Act, 1951

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata, comprising Justice Ms. Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Arvind Devanathan held that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 prevails over State Financial Corporation Act, 1951. Mr. Rajesh Lahila was appointed as the Resolution Professional on 17.02.2022 to manage the CIRP of the Corporate Debtor and to take custody of all the assets of the Corporate …

NCLT Mumbai Approves Rs. 9,661 Crore Resolution Plan By Indusind International Holdings For Reliance Capital
9 months, 1 week ago

NCLT Mumbai Approves Rs. 9,661 Crore Resolution Plan By Indusind International Holdings For Reliance Capital

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The National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai, comprising Justice V.G. 9,661 crore resolution plan submitted by IndusInd International Holdings Ltd for Reliance Capital under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Background Facts: On 06.12.2021, NCLT Mumbai admitted the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process application and appointed Mr. Nageswara Rao Y as the Administrator of Reliance Capital Limited. Case Title: …

NCLAT Delhi: Section 29A(C) Disqualifies Those Managing And Controlling Corporate Debtor Who Failed To Clear Debts
9 months, 2 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi: Section 29A(C) Disqualifies Those Managing And Controlling Corporate Debtor Who Failed To Clear Debts

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi, comprising Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra held that Section 29A of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 disqualifies not only those in management and control of the Corporate Debtor when its account was declared Non-Performing Asset but also those in management and control of the Corporate Debtor in close proximity …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: February 2024
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Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: February 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority Versus Prabhjit Singh Soni & Anr. : Company Appeal No.82 of 2024 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that the Adjudicating Authority ought to have granted an exclusion/extension of time when the Resolution Plan received in the …

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