IBC Weekly Round-Up [18th November To 24th November 2024]
1 month, 2 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 observed that the Adjudicating Authority has jurisdiction to enter into as to whether property included in the IM is asset of the corporate debtor under section 60 of the IBC and for decision of the question, the parties are not required to be relegated to the Competent Civil Court having jurisdiction Case Title: LAW & KENNETH SAATCHI & SAATCHI PRIVATE LIMITED Versus PATANJALI PARIDHAN PRIVATE LIMITED Case Reference: Company Appeal No. 40 of 2024 With Company Appeal No.45 of 2024 & Interlocutory Application No.140 of 2024 The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra has held that allotment of commercial spaces by the corporate debtor through unregistered documents like allotment letter, lease deed etc.cannot divest the CD of their ownership. Case Reference: Company Appeal No.1953 of 2024 The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Arun Baroka has held that merely because proceeding under Section 13, sub-section and of the SARFAESI Act has been initiated by the creditor prior to filing of Section 10 application, cannot be a ground to hold that Section 10 application is filed with malicious and fraudulent intent to be rejected under section 65 of the IBC.

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Supreme Court Dismisses Builder's Plea To Confine Insolvency Process To Single Real Estate Project
3 days, 19 hours ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Builder's Plea To Confine Insolvency Process To Single Real Estate Project

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The Supreme Court recently dismissed an appeal seeking to confine Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process of Spaze Towers Pvt. Ltd. was initiated based on a Section 7 application filed by financial creditors in a class, comprising 26 real-estate allottees of the Spaze Arrow project. The appellant filed an application on November 8, 2024, seeking modification of the NCLAT's interim order to …

Application U/S 95(1) Of IBC Against Personal Guarantor Not Maintainable In Absence Of CIRP Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor: NCLT Kolkata
1 week, 1 day ago

Application U/S 95(1) Of IBC Against Personal Guarantor Not Maintainable In Absence Of CIRP Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor: NCLT Kolkata

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench comprising Justice Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Balraj Joshi has held that an application under Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for initiating insolvency proceedings against a personal guarantor is not maintainable before the NCLT if no Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process or liquidation proceeding has been initiated or is pending against the …

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024
1 week, 2 days 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 …

IBC Monthly Digest: December 2024
1 week, 2 days ago

IBC Monthly Digest: December 2024

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SUPREME COURT Case Title : China Development Bank vs Doha Bank OPSC and others Citation : 2024 LiveLaw 1029 The Supreme Court has observed a default is not necessary for a debt to become a financial debt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Case Number: Company Appeal No.1380 of 2024 The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, …

IBC Weekly Round Up [23rd December-29th December 2024]
1 week, 4 days ago

IBC Weekly Round Up [23rd December-29th December 2024]

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NOMINAL INDEX China Development Bank vs Doha Bank OPSC and others, 2024 LiveLaw 1029 Ram Kishor Arora, Suspended Director of Supertech Ltd. vs. Union Bank of India & Anr., Company Appeal No. 748 of 2023 Vidyadhar Sarfare & Anr Versus CS Anagha Anasingharaju & Ors., Company Appeal No.1733 of 2024 M/S ALLIED HI-TECH INDUSTRIES PRIVATE LIMITED VS. KARVY DATA MANAGEMENT …

Decree Holder Is “Financial Creditor” Under IBC, Limitation For Filing Section 7 Petition Is Extendable On Acknowledgment Of Debt: NCLAT
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Decree Holder Is “Financial Creditor” Under IBC, Limitation For Filing Section 7 Petition Is Extendable On Acknowledgment Of Debt: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench comprising Justice Yogesh Khanna and Arun Baroka has held that a decree holder falls within the definition of "Financial Creditor" under Section 5 and Section 5 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code if the decree is based on a financial debt. The Respondent also contended that a a decree holder is …

IBC Weekly Round-Up: 16th December -20th December 2024
2 weeks, 3 days ago

IBC Weekly Round-Up: 16th December -20th December 2024

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NCLAT 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. 7303, 7304 of 2024 The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has …

No Provision In IBC To Issue Multiple Demand Notices Before Filing Petition U/S 9 Of IBC: NCLT New Delhi
2 weeks, 5 days ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Pendency Of Proceedings Before NCLT For Approval Of Scheme Of Arrangement Does Not Preclude Financial Creditor From Filing Petition U/S 7: NCLAT
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

IBC Weekly Round-Up [9th December To 15th December 2024]
3 weeks, 4 days ago

IBC Weekly Round-Up [9th December To 15th December 2024]

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NOMINAL INDEX Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited Versus Waaree Energies Limited and Anr., Company Appeal No.1380 of 2024 Suraksha Asset Reconstruction Ltd. 139 of 2024 NCLAT Raising Money Through Optional Convertible Debentures Can Be Considered As Financial Debt U/S 5: NCLAT Case Title: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited Versus Waaree Energies Limited and Anr. Case Number: Company Appeal …

Deposit In Pursuance Of One Time Settlement Proposal Remains Corporate Debtor's Asset If Settlement Fails: NCLAT
3 weeks, 6 days ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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 …

Secured Creditor Is Liable To Pay Liquidator's Fees Under Rule 21A Of Liquidation Regulations If Option U/S 52 Of IBC Is Exercised: NCLAT
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Secured Creditor Is Liable To Pay Liquidator's Fees Under Rule 21A Of Liquidation Regulations If Option U/S 52 Of IBC Is Exercised: NCLAT

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka has held that the fee of the liquidator has to be paid within 90 days from the liquidation commencement date as provided under Regulation 21A of the Liquidation Regulations if the secured creditor opts to realise its security interest under section 52 of the code. Observations: …

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

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 …

Decision To Consolidate CIRP Can Be Taken By CoC And Not By Suspended Director Of Corporate Debtors: NCLT Hyderabad
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

If Interest On Principal Amount Crosses Threshold Limit, Application U/S 7 Of IBC Can Be Admitted: NCLAT
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Fraudulent Initiation Of CIRP Can Be Set Aside By NCLAT While Hearing Appeal U/S 61: NCLAT New Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Application U/S 7 Of IBC Cannot Be Admitted In Absence Of Debt And Default: NCLAT New Delhi
1 month, 1 week ago

Application U/S 7 Of IBC Cannot Be Admitted In Absence Of Debt And Default: NCLAT New Delhi

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that application under section 7 of the IBC cannot be admitted in absence of any debt and consequent default on the part of the corporate debtor. Payments having already been received by Thakkars of the balance amount for payment to the Investors, there was no …

Once Plausibility Of Pre-Existing Dispute Is Established, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Be Rejected: NCLAT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Only Assets Are Transferred In Going Concern Sale Of Corporate Debtor Under Liquidation, Liabilities Must Be Settled U/S 53 Of IBC: NCLT Mumbai
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Mere Possession Over Assets Of Corporate Debtor Under SARFAESI Act Does Not Bar Filing Of Petition U/S 7 Of IBC: NCLT Kolkata
1 month, 2 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

Live Law  

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
1 month, 2 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

Live Law  

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 …

Share Application Money Deposited With Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Treated As Financial Debt U/S 5(8) Of IBC: NCLAT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Share Application Money Deposited With Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Treated As Financial Debt U/S 5(8) Of IBC: NCLAT

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that share application money deposited with the corporate debtor cannot be treated as financial debt under section 5 of the IBC. Since the Corporate Debtor failed to repay the amount, the Appellant filed a Section 7 application before the Adjudicating Authority …

Property In Possession Of Corporate Debtor Sold When Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Was In Consideration Cannot Be Excluded From Assets: NCLAT
1 month, 2 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

Live Law  

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 …

Since Shareholders Of Corporate Debtor Do Not Fall Within Definition Of “Aggrieved Party”, Appeal Filed U/S 61 Of IBC Not Maintainable: NCLAT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Since Shareholders Of Corporate Debtor Do Not Fall Within Definition Of “Aggrieved Party”, Appeal Filed U/S 61 Of IBC Not Maintainable: NCLAT

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain,Mr. Naresh Salecha and Mr. Indevar Pandey affirmed that a shareholder of the company is not the “aggrieved party” as per the provisions of the Code therefore appeal filed by him under section 61 of the Code would not be maintainable. In the aforesaid Company matter, the Respondent no.1 submitted copy …

When Statutory Criteria U/S 7 Of IBC Is Satisfied, Tribunal Must Admit CIRP: NCLT, Mumbai
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Sale Of Corporate Debtor As Going Concern Under Liquidation Regulations Takes Precedence Over Scheme Of Compromise U/S 230: NCLAT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

IBC Weekly Digest: 4th November To 10th November 2024
1 month, 4 weeks ago

IBC Weekly Digest: 4th November To 10th November 2024

Live Law  

NOMINAL INDEX Noida Special Economic Zone Authority Vs. Manish Agarwal & Ors., CIVIL APPEAL NOS. NCLAT Settlement Plan U/S 12A Of IBC Cannot Be Considered By CoC After Approval Of Resolution Plan: NCLAT Case Title: Pratham Expofab Private Limited v. Mr. Anil Matta, Resolution Professional and Ors. Case Reference: Company Appeal No.355 of 2024 The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of …

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

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

Live Law  

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. …

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

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

Live Law  

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 …

The Insolvency Code’s progress: From deep haircuts to fuller recoveries
2 months ago

The Insolvency Code’s progress: From deep haircuts to fuller recoveries

Live Mint  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has long been associated with delays and financial creditors taking significant losses in high-profile corporate insolvencies. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal dismissed challenges from competing bidders and upheld the resolution plan of Sarda Energy, ensuring full recovery for financial creditors. Similarly, in the more recent case of Sripriya Kumar, financial creditors received more than …

NCLAT Rejects Section 7 Application Despite Clear Binding Precedent: Canara Bank vs. GTL
2 months, 1 week ago

NCLAT Rejects Section 7 Application Despite Clear Binding Precedent: Canara Bank vs. GTL

Live Law  

The NCLAT bench affirmed that a petition under section 7 of the IBC cannot be rejected merely on the ground that there are chances of the amount being recovered from other proceedings which will satisfy the entire debt of the creditors. The tribunal further observed that the ratio of the Vidharbha ruling cannot be applied mechanically without satisfying itself as …

Financial Debt Can Be Proven From Other Relevant Documents, NCLAT New Delhi
2 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 22nd July 2024 To 28th July 2024
5 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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
5 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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, …

Half Yearly Digest Of IBC Cases : January To June,2024
5 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Corporate Guarantor Can't Be Absolved From Its Liability Only Due To Non-Invocation Of Guarantee: NCLAT Delhi
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Corporate Guarantor Can't Be Absolved From Its Liability Only Due To Non-Invocation Of Guarantee: NCLAT Delhi

Live Law  

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi bench, comprising Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra held that a Corporate Guarantor cannot be absolved from its liability only due to non-invocation of guarantee. Central Bank of India filed an objection providing details of the working capital term loan secured by the Corporate Guarantor. The Corporate Guarantor filed the appeal …

NCLT Kochi: Creditors Can't Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantor Without Establishing Independent Default By CD
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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
6 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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, 3 weeks 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, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

CoC Is Empowered To Liquidate Corporate Debtor Any Time After It's Constitution Or Before Resolution Plan Is Confirmed: NCLT Delhi
6 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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
7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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
7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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
7 months ago

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

Live Law  

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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