When Claimant Fails To Substantiate Its Claim, No Error Committed By RP In Admitting Claim As Per Balance Sheet Of Corporate Debtor: NCLAT Delhi
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When Claimant Fails To Substantiate Its Claim, No Error Committed By RP In Admitting Claim As Per Balance Sheet Of Corporate Debtor: NCLAT Delhi

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Shri Barun Mitra, while adjudicating an appeal filed in Engineering Mazdoor Parishad Devas Through Its General Secretary v Teena Saraswat Pandey, has held that a Claimant is obliged to substantiate its claim, failing which, the Resolution Professional’s decision to admit the claim based on the balance sheet of the Corporate Debtor cannot be faulted. The Resolution Professional having admitted the claim of Rs.96 lakhs and odd on the basis of balance sheet of the Corporate Debtor, no error can be said to have been committed by the Resolution Professional for accepting the claim of Rs. The Appellant filed an application before the NCLT, seeking direction to the Resolution Professional to consider and settle the workmen’s claim of Rs. No error has been committed by the Resolution Professional in admitting the amount of Rs.96,83,497/- based on the balance sheet of the Corporate Debtor.

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Penalties U/S 65 Of IBC Can Be Imposed Against Those Who Fraudulently Initiate Insolvency Process: NCLAT
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Penalties U/S 65 Of IBC Can Be Imposed Against Those Who Fraudulently Initiate Insolvency Process: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka disposed an appeal filed by a majority shareholder of the corporate debtor stating that the Section 7 application filed by financial creditors was fraudulently filed in collusion with the corporate debtors' promoters. NCLAT Judgement The National Company Law Appellate …

Approved Resolution Plan Cannot Be Reopened For Belatedly Agitated Claims: NCLAT
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Approved Resolution Plan Cannot Be Reopened For Belatedly Agitated Claims: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka, dismissed a set of four appeals filed under Section 61 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 stating that the appellants had failed to exercise due diligence on protecting their rights with the prescribed timelines. NCLAT Judgement The National Company Law …

Payments From Corporate Debtor's Account Post-CIRP Commencement Without IRP Approval Is Breach Of Moratorium: NCLT Mumbai Directs Refund
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Payments From Corporate Debtor's Account Post-CIRP Commencement Without IRP Approval Is Breach Of Moratorium: NCLT Mumbai Directs Refund

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench comprising Prabhat Kumar and Justice V. G. Bisht have held that any payments made from the Corporate Debtor's account after the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process without the Interim Resolution Professional's approval are in contravention of the moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. 3 to 6 …

When Debt Is Not Unequivocally Admitted By Corporate Debtor, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Not Be Entertained: NCLAT
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When Debt Is Not Unequivocally Admitted By Corporate Debtor, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Not Be Entertained: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that the application under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be entertained when the debt is not unequivocally admitted by the Corporate Debtor. The Operational Creditor issued a demand notice under section 8 of …

Adjudicating Authority Is Empowered To Decide Whether Successful Resolution Applicant Is Liable To Pay Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues U/S 60(5) Of IBC: NCLAT
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Adjudicating Authority Is Empowered To Decide Whether Successful Resolution Applicant Is Liable To Pay Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues U/S 60(5) Of IBC: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra has held that the National Company Law Tribunal is empowered to decide an issue whether Successful Resolution Applicant is liable to pay Pre-Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process electricity dues after the approval of the resolution plan and taking over of the corporate debtor …

NCLT Mumbai Approves ACME Cleantech's Resolution Plan For Reliance Big Private Limited
3 weeks, 3 days ago

NCLT Mumbai Approves ACME Cleantech's Resolution Plan For Reliance Big Private Limited

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench comprising Justice V. G. Bisht and Shri Prabhat Kumar has approved the Resolution Plan for Reliance Big Private Limited submitted by ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited. Brief Facts: Mr. Rohit Ramesh Mehra, Resolution Professional of Reliance Big Private Limited moved the application under Section 30 r/w Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy …

Constitution Of Project Management Committee Under Settlement Agreement Does Not Absolve Corporate Debtor From Repayment Obligations: NCLAT
1 month, 1 week ago

Constitution Of Project Management Committee Under Settlement Agreement Does Not Absolve Corporate Debtor From Repayment Obligations: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that any dispute even pending in the arbitration does not in any manner prohibit the financial creditor to take remedy under Section 7 of the code. It also held that the constitution of a Project Management Committee comprising members of financial creditors …

Corporate Debtor Immune From Prosecution Under PMLA Post Approval Of Resolution Plan: Delhi High Court
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Corporate Debtor Immune From Prosecution Under PMLA Post Approval Of Resolution Plan: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora has held that in accordance with Section 32A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, a Corporate Debtor that has successfully undergone a resolution process under Section 31 of the IBC shall not be prosecuted for offences committed prior to the commencement of the CIRP. Arguments Dr. Abhishek Manu …

Assets Of Subsidiary Can't Be Treated As Assets Of Holding Company In CIRP: NCLAT Sets Aside Order Directing Fresh Valuation Of Assets
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Assets Of Subsidiary Can't Be Treated As Assets Of Holding Company In CIRP: NCLAT Sets Aside Order Directing Fresh Valuation Of Assets

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain and Mr. Naresh Salecha has observed that the assets of a subsidiary company cannot be treated as part of the assets of its holding company in a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. The Tribunal held that the Adjudicating Authority does not have the jurisdiction to direct fresh …

NCLT Holds Financial Lease With Transfer Of Ownership & Interest For Default As “Financial Debt”, Admits GDA's Claim As “Financial Creditor”
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NCLT Holds Financial Lease With Transfer Of Ownership & Interest For Default As “Financial Debt”, Admits GDA's Claim As “Financial Creditor”

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The NCLT, New Delhi, Principal bench comprising Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar and Avinash K. Srivastava has allowed the claim of Ghaziabad Development Authority as a financial creditor in the Red Mall case and directed its inclusion in the Committee of Creditors. The claim was rejected by the Resolution Professional who held GDA as an Operational creditor in view of the judgment …

Commercial Wisdom Of CoC In Opting For Liquidation And Rejecting Resolution Plan Of Ineligible Applicant Is “Non-Justiciable”: NCLAT
2 months, 1 week ago

Commercial Wisdom Of CoC In Opting For Liquidation And Rejecting Resolution Plan Of Ineligible Applicant Is “Non-Justiciable”: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi has held that the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors in rejecting a resolution plan and opting for liquidation is “non-justiciable”. On 03.04.2021, the Resolution Professional informed the Appellant via email that the resolution plan was not approved by the CoC due to non-compliance with Section 29A of the …

NCLAT Upholds Status Of Canara Bank As Financial Creditor For Providing Loans To Homebuyers Of CD, Distinguishes Value Infracon Judgment
2 months, 1 week ago

NCLAT Upholds Status Of Canara Bank As Financial Creditor For Providing Loans To Homebuyers Of CD, Distinguishes Value Infracon Judgment

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain and Mr. Naresh Salecha upholds the claims of the Canara Bank for the loans advanced to the corporate debtor on behalf of the Homebuyers on the ground that a specific clause was mentioned in the tripartite agreement executed between the parties that in case of default made by the borrower, …

Unsuccessful Resolution Applicant Has No Locus To Challenge Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC: NCLT Kolkata
2 months, 1 week ago

Unsuccessful Resolution Applicant Has No Locus To Challenge Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC: NCLT Kolkata

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The NCLT Kolkata bench of Justice Bidisha Banerjee and D. Arvind has held that Unsuccessful Resolution Applicant has no locus standi to challenge the approval of Resolution Plan by the Committee of Creditors. The default stemmed from a Loan Agreement executed on July 26, 2019 between SREI Equipment and the corporate debtor under which a loan facility of Rs, 300 …

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024

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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 absolved from its liability to discharge its Operational debt by the Insurance Company's payment to the Operational Creditor …

NCLAT Sets Aside Admission Of S.7 Application Upon Finding Transaction Was In Nature Of 'Operational Debt'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Sets Aside Admission Of S.7 Application Upon Finding Transaction Was In Nature Of 'Operational Debt'

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Indevar Pandey has held that the application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, was not maintainable as the transaction in question constituted an 'operational debt' and was not covered under Section 5 but was governed by Section 5 and Section 21 …

Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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. …

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

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
3 months ago

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/ …

Deposit In Pursuance Of One Time Settlement Proposal Remains Corporate Debtor's Asset If Settlement Fails: NCLAT
3 months, 1 week ago

Deposit In Pursuance Of One Time Settlement Proposal Remains Corporate Debtor's Asset If Settlement Fails: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra has held that the amount deposited with the bank by the corporate debtor in pursuance of an One Time Proposal to show bonafides will remain assets of the corporate debtor and can be taken into custody by the RP under section 18 of the code when …

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
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Decision To Consolidate CIRP Can Be Taken By CoC And Not By Suspended Director Of Corporate Debtors: NCLT Hyderabad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

Pre-CIRP Dues Cannot Be Recovered After Admission Of Corporate Debtor Into Insolvency: NCLAT
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pre-CIRP Dues Cannot Be Recovered After Admission Of Corporate Debtor Into Insolvency: NCLAT

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The NCLAT Chennai bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra has held that pre-CIRP dues cannot be recovered once the corporate debtor is admitted into insolvency due to moratorium under section 14 of the code. 108.44 Crores was deposited by the Corporate Debtor as payment security mechanism and the same is for transmission charges dues payable …

No Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor Can Be Initiated Or Continued Over Claim Which Is Not Part Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Mumbai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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 …

If Interest On Principal Amount Crosses Threshold Limit, Application U/S 7 Of IBC Can Be Admitted: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

If Interest On Principal Amount Crosses Threshold Limit, Application U/S 7 Of IBC Can Be Admitted: NCLAT

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The NCLAT Delhi bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra has affirmed that if interest on the principle amount disbursed to the corporate debtor crosses the threshold limit as provided under section 4 of the IBC, application under section 7 of the code can be admitted as interest is considered to be a disbursal against time value …

Written Agreement Not Mandatory To Prove Financial Debt If It Can Be Proved From Other Materials On Record: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Written Agreement Not Mandatory To Prove Financial Debt If It Can Be Proved From Other Materials On Record: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Arun Baroka has affirmed that it is not necessary for financial debt to be proved by a written agreement if it can be established from other materials on record then application under section 7 can be admitted.In this case, the section 7 application of the financial creditor was …

Mere Possession Over Assets Of Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar Filing Of Petition U/S 7 Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mere Possession Over Assets Of Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar Filing Of Petition U/S 7 Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata

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The NCLT Kolkata bench of Ms. Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Arvind Devanathan have held that mere possession over assets of the corporate debtor under the SARFAESI Act does not prevent the financial creditor from preferring an application under section 7 of the IBC. Whether Mere Possession Of Assets Of The Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Bars Filing Of Petition Under …

Mere Possession Over Assets Of Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar Filing Of Petition U/S 7 Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mere Possession Over Assets Of Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar Filing Of Petition U/S 7 Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata

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The NCLT Kolkata bench of Ms. Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Arvind Devanathan have held that mere possession over assets of the corporate debtor under the SARFAESI Act does not prevent the financial creditor from preferring an application under section 7 of the IBC. Whether Mere Possession Of Assets Of The Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Bars Filing Of Petition Under …

IBC Weekly Round-Up [18th November To 24th November 2024]
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

Performance Pay Does Not Qualify As Operational Debt For Which Proceedings U/S 9 Of IBC Cannot Be Initiated: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Performance Pay Does Not Qualify As Operational Debt For Which Proceedings U/S 9 Of IBC Cannot Be Initiated: NCLAT

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The NCLAT Chennai bench of Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Jatindranath Swain has held that a variable claim like performance pay which is not certain and has to be determined based on the performance of the employee will not be an operational debt as it is not the payment due therefore proceedings under section 9 of the IBC cannot be …

Property In Possession Of Corporate Debtor Sold When Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Was In Consideration Cannot Be Excluded From Assets: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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
4 months ago

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
4 months ago

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
4 months, 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 …

Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Is Maintainable For Default Which Occurred Post Consent Decree: NCLAT
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Is Maintainable For Default Which Occurred Post Consent Decree: NCLAT

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The NLCAT New Delhi bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka affirmed that a final judgment and/or decree of any Court or Tribunal or any Arbitral Award for payment of money, if not satisfied, would fall within the ambit of a financial debt for which the creditor is entitled to initiate proceedings under Section 7 of the …

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 …

IBC Shall Prevail Over TRAI Act, Any Penalty Imposed By TRAI To Be Recovered As Per Scheme Of IBC: NCLAT
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IBC Shall Prevail Over TRAI Act, Any Penalty Imposed By TRAI To Be Recovered As Per Scheme Of IBC: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka held that the IBC being a special statute and having a non-obstante clause under section 238 of the IBC shall prevail over the TRAI Act therefore any penalty imposed by the TRAI on the corporate debtor would be recovered as per the scheme of the IBC. …

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
4 months, 3 weeks ago

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
4 months, 3 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 …

Financial Debt Can Be Proven From Other Relevant Documents, NCLAT New Delhi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Financial Debt Can Be Proven From Other Relevant Documents, NCLAT New Delhi

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The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra held that a written financial contract is not a pre-condition or an exclusive requirement for proving existence of debt. It has been further amplified that the Application to Adjudicating Authority Rules, 2016 and CIRP Regulations makes it clear that financial debt can be proven from other relevant documents …

NCLAT Rejects Counter Claim by Corporate Debtor: No Threshold Limit Violation
5 months ago

NCLAT Rejects Counter Claim by Corporate Debtor: No Threshold Limit Violation

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The NCLAT held that unilateral entries made by the corporate debtor to make a counter claim cannot be considered. The tribunal noted that the claims of the appellants were acknowledged in the balance sheet of the corporate debtor including for the financial year 2021-2022 therefore they were within limitation. The tribunal further observed that counter claim of the corporate debtor …

Liquidation Is Last Resort, Broader Public Interest In Resolving Corporate Insolvency Should Be Taken Into Account: NCLT Kolkata
7 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, …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 22nd July 2024 To 28th July 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

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
7 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, …

NCLT begins insolvency resolution process against Supertech
8 months ago

NCLT begins insolvency resolution process against Supertech

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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 …

NCLAT Delhi: Section 95(1) Of IBC Permits Creditors To Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantors Via A Resolution Professional
9 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 …

NCLT New Delhi Initiates Insolvency Proceedings Against Revital Reality Private Limited For Financial Debt And Default
9 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 …

Financial Creditor Can Initiate Simultaneous Or Independent Proceedings Against Principle Borrower And Personal Guarantor: NCLT Mumbai
9 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 …

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