Resolution Professional Cannot Prosecute Preferential Transactions After Approval Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Kolkata
2 years, 8 months ago

Resolution Professional Cannot Prosecute Preferential Transactions After Approval Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Kolkata

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench comprising of Mr. V K Rajasekhar and Balraj Joshi held that an application for preferential transactions cannot be pursued either by the erstwhile Resolution Professional or the new Management of the Corporate Debtor after the approval of the Resolution Plan by NCLT. Resolution Professional received the transaction audit report on 26.06.2020 wherein certain preferential transactions were reported by the auditor and accordingly, on 01.08.2020, the Resolution Professional filed the application under Section 43 of the code. Analysis And Findings Of NCLT NCLT held that it is incumbent upon the Resolution Professional to adhere to Section 43 read with Regulation 35A of the IBBI Regulations, 2016 which mandates that the RP has to form an opinion whether the Corporate Debtor has been subjected to preferential transaction within or on seventy fifth day of the CIRP commencement date. In the light of the above, NCLT dismissed the application filed by the Resolution Professional and held that "35…Hence, the application for preferential transactions cannot be pursued by the erstwhile Resolution Professional nor can the new Management of the Corporate Debtor pursue the application," Case Title: Bank of India Vs Amrit Fresh Pvt.

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Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT
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Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Indevar Pandey have reiterated that once the Committee of Creditor has approved the resolution plan, then no claim is to be entertained. Counsel for the Respondent stated that IBC is a time-bound process and drew attention to the case of M/s RPS Infrastructure Ltd. vs. …

Non-Admission Of Claim By Resolution Professional Cannot Be Challenged First Time In Appeal Before Appellate Tribunal: NCLAT
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Non-Admission Of Claim By Resolution Professional Cannot Be Challenged First Time In Appeal Before Appellate Tribunal: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that non admission of claim in the Resolution Plan by the Resolution Plan if not challenged before the Adjudicating Authority cannot be challenged in the appeal before the NCLAT. The same Resolution Plan of Respondent Nos.2 and 3 approved by the Adjudicating Authority on 28.11.2019 …

Copy Of Other Prospective Resolution Applicants' Plans Cannot Be Shared When Suspended Management Is Also A Resolution Applicant: NCLAT
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Copy Of Other Prospective Resolution Applicants' Plans Cannot Be Shared When Suspended Management Is Also A Resolution Applicant: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that copy of the Resolution Plans submitted by other Prospective Resolution Applicants cannot be shared in advance with the suspended management of the corporate debtor when the suspended management is also a Resolution Applicant. It was further submitted that the CoC had approved the resolution …

Pendency Of Proceedings Before NCLT For Approval Of Scheme Of Arrangement Does Not Preclude Financial Creditor From Filing Petition U/S 7: NCLAT
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Pendency Of Proceedings Before NCLT For Approval Of Scheme Of Arrangement Does Not Preclude Financial Creditor From Filing Petition U/S 7: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that the pendency of proceedings before the NCLT for approval of the scheme of arrangement does not preclude the Financial Creditor to proceed with Section 7 application. That the very fact that the Corporate Debtor during pendency of Section 7 application has …

Disbursement Of Non Fund-Based Facilities Cannot Be Refused By Lenders When Resolution Plan Contains Clause For Disbursement: NCLAT
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Disbursement Of Non Fund-Based Facilities Cannot Be Refused By Lenders When Resolution Plan Contains Clause For Disbursement: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka has held that Non Fund Based facilities cannot be refused to be disbursed when the approved Resolution Plan contains a clause for their disbursement. On the other hand, the respondents submitted that the submission of the Appellants that they do not have any obligation to issue/ …

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 …

Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC Cannot Be Interfered With Unless Section 30(2) Of Code Is Breached: NCLAT
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Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC Cannot Be Interfered With Unless Section 30(2) Of Code Is Breached: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra has held that approval of Resolution Plan by the Committee Of Creditors cannot be interfered with unless it is violative of section 30 of the Code. It further argued that SRA has not implemented the Resolution Plan and matter is pending consideration before the Adjudicating Authority therefore this …

NCLT member crunch slows down bankruptcy resolution
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NCLT member crunch slows down bankruptcy resolution

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New Delhi: A 30% shortage of key members at India’s bankruptcy courts is slowing the process of debt resolution, according to official data. Twenty-two businesses have found debt resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in October-November period of this year, against 47 in the year-ago period, provisional public data from Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India showed. And in …

All Claims Including Subject Matter Of Ongoing Arbitration Proceedings Stand Extinguished After Approval Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Bengaluru
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All Claims Including Subject Matter Of Ongoing Arbitration Proceedings Stand Extinguished After Approval Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Bengaluru

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The NCLT Bengaluru bench of K. Biswal and Shri Manoj Kumar Dubey has held that all claims including subject matter of ongoing arbitration proceedings will stand extinguished after the approval of the Resolution Plan under section 31 of the Code. It was further submitted that any attempt to extinguish ECPWPL's Claim through the resolution plan would be unjust and detrimental …

Limitation Period For Both Corporate Debtor And Personal Guarantor Will Commence From Same Date: NCLT Hyderabad
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Limitation Period For Both Corporate Debtor And Personal Guarantor Will Commence From Same Date: NCLT Hyderabad

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The NCLT Hyderabad bench of Sri Rajeev Bhardwaj and Sri Sanjay Puri has held that the Personal Guarantor should be treated on an equal legal footing with the Corporate Debtor, as it is clearly established by the law that the liability of Corporate Debtor and Personal Guarantor are co-extensive in nature. The petitioner submitted that the Guarantee Agreement is a …

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 …

No Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor Can Be Initiated Or Continued Over Claim Which Is Not Part Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Mumbai
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No Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor Can Be Initiated Or Continued Over Claim Which Is Not Part Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Mumbai

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The NCLT Mumbai bench of Anil Raj Chellan and Kuldip Kumar Kareer has affirmed that once a resolution plan is duly approved by the Adjudicating Authority under subsection of Section 31 of the Code, the claims as provided in the resolution plan shall stand frozen and will be binding on all stakeholders. the Corporate Debtor failed to hand over possession …

Fraudulent Initiation Of CIRP Can Be Set Aside By NCLAT While Hearing Appeal U/S 61: NCLAT New Delhi
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Fraudulent Initiation Of CIRP Can Be Set Aside By NCLAT While Hearing Appeal U/S 61: NCLAT New Delhi

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain,Mr. Naresh Salecha and Mr. Indevar Pandey has held that fraudulent initiation of the CIRP can be set aside by the NCLT or as a corollary by NCLAT also as they have jurisdiction to decide whether any proceeding under the code has been initiated fraudulently or not. 3 who happened to …

Only Assets Are Transferred In Going Concern Sale Of Corporate Debtor Under Liquidation, Liabilities Must Be Settled U/S 53 Of IBC: NCLT Mumbai
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Only Assets Are Transferred In Going Concern Sale Of Corporate Debtor Under Liquidation, Liabilities Must Be Settled U/S 53 Of IBC: NCLT Mumbai

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The NCLT Mumbai bench of Ms. Reeta Kohli and Ms. Madhu Sinha has held that in a sale of the corporate debtor in liquidation as a going concern, only assets are transferred and liabilities have to be discharged as per section 53 of the Code. It is thus incumbent upon us to rely upon the law settled by the Hon'ble …

NCLT Is Not Right Forum To Decide Whether Closure Of Factory Under Industrial Dispute Act Was As Per Law: NCLAT
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NCLT Is Not Right Forum To Decide Whether Closure Of Factory Under Industrial Dispute Act Was As Per Law: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka has held that the Adjudicating Authority is not the right forum to decide whether closure of the factory was in accordance with law. Liquidator vide e-mail dated 25.02.2019 asked the Appellants to submit the proof of employment in the company in the period of two years …

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 …

Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution: A Solution for MSME Distress? - Examining India's Pre-Pack Schemes And Their Role In Resolving MSME Insolvency
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Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution: A Solution for MSME Distress? - Examining India's Pre-Pack Schemes And Their Role In Resolving MSME Insolvency

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63 million MSMEs employ nearly 115 million individuals, contributing to over 30% of India's GDP. A streamlined process enables quicker resolutions by allowing a company and its creditors to negotiate a pre-packaged plan before entering formal insolvency proceedings. For instance, since a company and its creditors negotiate the terms before entering formal insolvency proceedings, there's a risk that certain creditors …

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 …

Sale Of Corporate Debtor As Going Concern Under Liquidation Regulations Takes Precedence Over Scheme Of Compromise U/S 230: NCLAT
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Sale Of Corporate Debtor As Going Concern Under Liquidation Regulations Takes Precedence Over Scheme Of Compromise U/S 230: NCLAT

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The NCLAT Chennai bench of Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Jatindranath Swain affirmed that the sale of the Corporate Debtor as a going concern under Regulations 32 & 32A of the Liquidation Regulations is more transparent and effective; therefore, the sale of the Corporate Debtor as a going concern will have precedence, rather than resorting to the Scheme of Compromise …

Any Amount Proposed In Settlement Plan U/S 12A Of IBC Cannot Be Refunded If Plan Is Approved: NCLAT
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Liquidator's Reliance On Transaction Audit Report Sufficient To File Application For Avoidance Of Preferential Transactions U/S 43 Of IBC: NCLAT
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Liquidator's Reliance On Transaction Audit Report Sufficient To File Application For Avoidance Of Preferential Transactions U/S 43 Of IBC: NCLAT

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The NLCAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka held that when the Liquidator has got a Transaction Audit Report done and on the basis of which has come to a conclusion that this is a preferential transaction, it cannot be said that he has not formed an independent opinion before filing an application for …

Resolution Professional Has Authority To Determine Creditor's Related Party Status: NCLAT
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Resolution Professional Has Authority To Determine Creditor's Related Party Status: NCLAT

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The NCLAT bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha and Mr. Indevar Pandey has held that the Resolution Professional has the authority to determine the related party status of a creditor. On 31.12.2021, the RP notified the Appellant of its classification as a related party under section 5 of IBC due to its connection with Kanoria Foundation, which …

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
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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, …

Tribunal stays bankruptcy proceedings against Supertech Township project
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tribunal stays bankruptcy proceedings against Supertech Township project

Hindustan Times  

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal stayed the corporate insolvency resolution proceedings against Supertech Township Projects Limited after it proposed to settle its disputes with Punjab and Sind Bank, its principal financial creditor, within seven days. “In the meantime, in pursuance of the impugned order no further steps shall be taken except collation of claims which have already been invited,” …

Karnataka High Court Disposes Byju Raveendran's Plea After NCLAT Begins Hearing His Appeal Challenging Insolvency Proceedings
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Karnataka High Court Disposes Byju Raveendran's Plea After NCLAT Begins Hearing His Appeal Challenging Insolvency Proceedings

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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday disposed of the petition filed by Byju Raveendran seeking to suspend the National Company Law Tribunal order, which admitted his parent company Think and Learn Private Limited, into the insolvency resolution process. A single judge bench of Justice S R Krishna Kumar disposed of the matter after it was informed that a special bench …

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 …

NCLT starts insolvency proceedings against Byju's
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NCLT starts insolvency proceedings against Byju's

The Hindu  

An Indian tribunal on July 16 started insolvency proceedings for EdTech firm Byju's after the country's cricket board complained about failure to recover $19 million in dues, dealing another blow to a company that was once India's biggest startup. Byju's has suffered numerous setbacks in the past few years, leading to a crisis of investor confidence, thousands of job cuts …

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 …

NCLT Delhi: Adjudicating Authority Can't Consider Settlement Proposal Even With Higher Value After Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC
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NCLT Delhi: Adjudicating Authority Can't Consider Settlement Proposal Even With Higher Value After Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC

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The National Company Law Tribunal Court V, New Delhi bench comprising Shri Mahendra Khandelwal and Dr. Sanjeev Ranjan held that the Adjudicating Authority cannot consider a Settlement Proposal, even of a higher value than the Resolution Plan, after the approval of the Resolution Plan by the Committee of Creditors. Upon reviewing the minutes of the CoC meetings, NCLT Delhi noted …

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
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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 …

NCLT Kolkata: MSME Promoters Can Be Relaxed From Net Worth Criteria For Resolution Plan Submission, But Are Required To Deposit Security Deposit And EMD
6 months ago

NCLT Kolkata: MSME Promoters Can Be Relaxed From Net Worth Criteria For Resolution Plan Submission, But Are Required To Deposit Security Deposit And EMD

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench of Justice Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Arvind Devanathan held that MSME promoters can be relaxed from the net worth eligibility criteria to submit a Resolution Plan but not be waived off from depositing Security Deposit and EMD. Mr. Manish Kumar, the suspended director of the Corporate Debtor requested the RP to relax the …

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 …

Breach Of Settlement Agreement Not 'Operational Debt' Under Section 5(21) Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata
6 months, 1 week ago

Breach Of Settlement Agreement Not 'Operational Debt' Under Section 5(21) Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata

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TheNational Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench of D. Arvind and Bidisha Banerjee has held that the breach of settlement agreement between the operational creditor and corporate debtor does not fall within the ambit of “Operational Debt” as per Section 5 of the IBC. However, the Petitioner claimed that after the first instalment was paid, the Corporate Debtor failed to make …

CoC Is Empowered To Liquidate Corporate Debtor Any Time After It's Constitution Or Before Resolution Plan Is Confirmed: NCLT Delhi
6 months, 1 week ago

CoC Is Empowered To Liquidate Corporate Debtor Any Time After It's Constitution Or Before Resolution Plan Is Confirmed: NCLT Delhi

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The National Company Law Tribunal Court V, New Delhi bench of Mahendra Khandelwal and Dr Sanjeev Ranjan has held that CoC in the legislative scheme of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is empowered to take the decision to liquidate the Corporate Debtor, any time after its constitution and before confirmation of the resolution plan. Radhey Shyam Yadav approached the …

NCLT New Delhi Initiates Insolvency Proceedings Against Revital Reality Private Limited For Financial Debt And Default
6 months, 1 week ago

NCLT New Delhi Initiates Insolvency Proceedings Against Revital Reality Private Limited For Financial Debt And Default

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The National Company Law Tribunal Court V, New Delhi bench of Mahendra Khandelwal and Dr Sanjeev Ranjan has initiated insolvency proceedings against Revital Reality Private Limited noting that it failed to deliver possession of the residential units within the stipulated time frame. The bench noted: “…it is clear that the applicants are Financial Creditors and the debt owed to them …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Preferential Transaction Under Section 43 Of IBC, Fraudulent Intent Need Not To Be Proved : NCLT Mumbai
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Preferential Transaction Under Section 43 Of IBC, Fraudulent Intent Need Not To Be Proved : NCLT Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai Bench-I of Justice Shri V.G. Accordingly, these transactions squarely falls within the deeming fiction provided in section 43 of the Code.” Brief Facts: The matter pertained to several applications filed by the Resolution Professional, Mr. Ankur Kumar, of M/s Mahavir Roads and Infrastructure Private Limited. It was contended that transactions between the Corporate Debtor …

Financial Creditor Can Initiate Simultaneous Or Independent Proceedings Against Principle Borrower And Personal Guarantor: NCLT Mumbai
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Financial Creditor Can Initiate Simultaneous Or Independent Proceedings Against Principle Borrower And Personal Guarantor: NCLT Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench-VI bench of K. R. Saji Kumar and Sanjiv Dutt has held that the principal debtor and the surety are jointly and severally liable to the creditor which has the right to recover its dues from either or both of them simultaneously. Observations by the NCLT: The NCLT considered the objection raised by the …

Once Resolution Plan Is Approved By NCLT, Corporate Entity Starts With Clean Slate : Calcutta High Court
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Once Resolution Plan Is Approved By NCLT, Corporate Entity Starts With Clean Slate : Calcutta High Court

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The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Sugato Majumdar held that after the insolvency proceeding is over and the resolution plan is duly approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, the corporate entity starts with a clean slate on rejuvenation. This led to the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, by the …

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 …

Settlement Agreement During Pendency Of Section 7 Petition Does Not Bar From Filing Second Section 7 Petition: NCLAT Delhi
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Settlement Agreement During Pendency Of Section 7 Petition Does Not Bar From Filing Second Section 7 Petition: NCLAT Delhi

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi Bench, comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Shri Naresh Salecha and Shri Indevar Pandey, while adjudicating an application under Section 7 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 in Desh Bhushan Jain, Erstwhile Director of Angel Promoters Pvt. has held that a second petition under Section 7 is maintainable if the Corporate Debtor defaulted in …

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