Compromise Doubtful, Only To Benefit Related Parties, NCLAT Delhi Upholds Liquidation Of CD
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Compromise Doubtful, Only To Benefit Related Parties, NCLAT Delhi Upholds Liquidation Of CD

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Dr. Alok Srivastava and Mr. Barun Mitra, while adjudicating an appeal filed in Bankey Bihari Infrahomes Pvt. Ltd. v Mr. Alok Kumar Kuchchal & Anr., has upheld the Adjudicating Authority's decision to proceed with liquidation of Corporate Debtor as the Scheme of Compromise & Arrangement submitted by the Appellant appeared to be doubtful and ostensibly to appropriate the land to the benefit of related parties of the Corporate Debtor. Subsequently, an order for liquidation of Corporate Debtor was passed by the Adjudicating Authority on 31.01.2022 and Mr. Alok Kumar Kuchchal was appointed as the Liquidator. The Adjudicating Authority vide an order dated 13.04.2022 disposed off the application while observing that, "The liquidator is expected to act in accordance with the Liquidation Process Regulations. After expiry of the three weeks' time granted by Adjudicating Authority, the Liquidator published auction notice on 20.05.2022 for sale of Corporate Debtor's land.

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Non Impleadment Of Owner As Party By Liquidator In Application U/S 19 Of IBC Not Malafide If Ownership Was Uncertain: NCLAT
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Non Impleadment Of Owner As Party By Liquidator In Application U/S 19 Of IBC Not Malafide If Ownership Was Uncertain: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Arun Baroka and Barun Mitra has held that non impleadment of the owner in application under section 19 of the code filed by the liquidator due to the uncertainty over the ownership of the premises cannot be termed malafide. However, on 01.07.2020, the liquidator filed Section 19 application under IBC …

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 …

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
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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

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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]
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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 …

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code Does Not Override Public Body's Statutory Authority To Regulate Its Properties: NCLAT
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Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code Does Not Override Public Body's Statutory Authority To Regulate Its Properties: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Naresh Salecha and Mr Indevar Pandey held a liquidator cannot not create sub-leases over public land without adhering to the statutory requirements. Brief Facts: The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process was commenced against Narmada Cereal Private Ltd.. After the CIRP's failure, the National Company Law Tribunal, New …

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

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

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 …

Official Liquidator Cannot Institute S. 61 Proceedings To Challenge Directions Issued To IBBI: NCLAT Chennai
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Official Liquidator Cannot Institute S. 61 Proceedings To Challenge Directions Issued To IBBI: NCLAT Chennai

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The National Company Law Appellate Chennai comprising of Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Jatindranath Swain dismissed an appeal filed by the Liquidator of the Corporate Debtor M/s RLS Alloys Pvt. Facts of the Case The appellant who is the official liquidator of the Corporate Debtor M/s RLS Alloys Pvt. Judgement of the Court The NCLAT stated that the Liquidator cannot …

Insolvency board moves to limit liquidators’ discretion
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Insolvency board moves to limit liquidators’ discretion

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has sought to limit the discretion of officials authorized to liquidate insolvent companies and has said they must consult creditors compulsorily when rejecting the highest bids. In a proposal released for public feedback on Tuesday, the IBBI also said liquidators must verify the highest bidder for the assets of the company getting dissolved …

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

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

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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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 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
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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 …

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

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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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
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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 …

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

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

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

NCLT Hyderabad Holds Port Authority Officers Guilty Of Contempt Of Court, Imposes Month Imprisonment And Fine
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NCLT Hyderabad Holds Port Authority Officers Guilty Of Contempt Of Court, Imposes Month Imprisonment And Fine

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The National Company Law Tribunal Hyderabad, comprising Justice Rajeev Bhardwaj and Mr. Sanjay Puri held Mr. Ravi Kiran Saladi Konda, Deputy Traffic Manager, New Mangalore Port Authority and Mr. Sriman Nayan Mishra, Senior Assistant Traffic Manager, Paradip Port Authority guilty of contempt for disobeying the directions of the Adjudicating Authority and sentenced them to simple imprisonment of 1 month each …

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

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

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

When Claims And Counter Claims Are Involved, Liquidator Cannot Decide The Same: NCLAT Chennai
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When Claims And Counter Claims Are Involved, Liquidator Cannot Decide The Same: NCLAT Chennai

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench, comprising Shri Justice Venugopal M. and Shri Jatindranath Swain, while adjudicating an application under Section 61 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 in M/s. FLSmidth Private Limited vs Lanco Infratech Ltd. has held that when claim and counter claims are involved Liquidator cannot decide the same. Background Facts Lanco Infratech issued a …

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

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

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

NCLAT Delhi: Adjudicating Authority Can Extend Payment Timelines Under Resolution Plan Without Express Concurrence Of CoC
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NCLAT Delhi: Adjudicating Authority Can Extend Payment Timelines Under Resolution Plan Without Express Concurrence Of CoC

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Arun Baroka held that the Adjudicating Authority can extend payment timelines under the Resolution Plan without the express concurrence of the Committee of Creditors. NCLAT Verdict: The NCLAT New Delhi allowed the appeal and held that the Adjudicating Authority can extend payment timelines under the Resolution Plan …

NCLAT Delhi: RP Can Always Ask For Additional Information From Creditors To Substantiate The Claim And Exercise Due Diligence
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NCLAT Delhi: RP Can Always Ask For Additional Information From Creditors To Substantiate The Claim And Exercise Due Diligence

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held the Resolution Professional can always ask for additional information from creditors to substantiate the claim and exercise due diligence. NCLAT Verdict: The NCLAT Delhi affirmed NCLT's Delhi Order and held that RP can always ask for additional information from creditors to …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 25th To 31st March 2024
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Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 25th To 31st March 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: Deccan Value Investors L.P. & Anr. The Bench Comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta referred to the Judgment of Ebix Singapore Private Limited v. Committee of Creditors of Educomp Solutions Limited and Another, where the Supreme Court elaborated and set out several reasons why the resolution applicant cannot be permitted to withdraw or modify the …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NCLAT Delhi: Non-Grant Of Reliefs And Concessions By NCLT Does Not Have Any Adverse Effect On The Validity Of The Resolution Plan And Is Not Violative Of The Law
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NCLAT Delhi: Non-Grant Of Reliefs And Concessions By NCLT Does Not Have Any Adverse Effect On The Validity Of The Resolution Plan And Is Not Violative Of The Law

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra held that non-grant of any reliefs and concessions by NCLT does not have any adverse effect on the validity of the Resolution Plan and is not a violation of the law. JAL and Manoj Gaur erstwhile Managing Director and personal guarantor of Corporate Debtor's loan …

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

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

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

During Pendency Of Liquidation Application, NCLT Kolkata Directs CoC To Re-Vote On Promoter's Rejected Resolution Plan, Since Plan Value Has Been Increased
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During Pendency Of Liquidation Application, NCLT Kolkata Directs CoC To Re-Vote On Promoter's Rejected Resolution Plan, Since Plan Value Has Been Increased

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, comprising of Smt. Subsequently, the Resolution Professional filed an application before NCLT seeking liquidation of Corporate Debtor since the CIRP had exceeded the 330 days period. During the pendency of the application seeking liquidation, the Promoter submitted two unsolicited addendums to the previously submitted resolution plan. The Promoter filed an application before the …

During Pendency Of Liquidation Application, NCLT Kolkata Directs CoC To Re-Vote On Promoter's Rejected Resolution Plan, Since Plan Value Has Been Increased
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During Pendency Of Liquidation Application, NCLT Kolkata Directs CoC To Re-Vote On Promoter's Rejected Resolution Plan, Since Plan Value Has Been Increased

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, comprising of Smt. Subsequently, the Resolution Professional filed an application before NCLT seeking liquidation of Corporate Debtor since the CIRP had exceeded the 330 days period. During the pendency of the application seeking liquidation, the Promoter submitted two unsolicited addendums to the previously submitted resolution plan. The Promoter filed an application before the …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 5th To 11th February 2024
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Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 5th To 11th February 2024

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NCLAT NCLAT Delhi: Adjudicating Authority Should Grant Extension Of Time To Consider Resolution Plan Crucial To Fulfill Object Of IBC Case Title: Nimai Gautam Shah, Resolution Professional of Sintex Plastics Technology Ltd. vs. RBL Bank Ltd. Case No. : Company Appeal No.82 of 2024 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and …

NCLAT Delhi: Definition Of Financial Debt U/S 5(8) Does Not Provide Disbursal To Be Made To Corporate Debtor Only
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NCLAT Delhi: Definition Of Financial Debt U/S 5(8) Does Not Provide Disbursal To Be Made To Corporate Debtor Only

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Naresh Salecha held that the definition of Financial Debt under Section 5 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 does not use the expression that disbursal should be made to the Corporate Debtor only. A Business Support Agreement was entered into between the Corporate Debtor and its …

NCLT Mumbai Allows Withdrawal Of Liquidation Application On Receipt Of Resolution Plan
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NCLT Mumbai Allows Withdrawal Of Liquidation Application On Receipt Of Resolution Plan

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The National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai, comprising Justice Shri. Anil Raj Chellan allowed the withdrawal of the liquidation application since one resolution plan was received by the Committee of Creditors during the pendency of the liquidation application upholding the aim of Insolvency and Bankruptcy, 2016. During the pendency of the liquidation application before NCLT, the Interim Resolution Professional received an …

Appeal Under Section 42 Of IBC Would Only Lie Against An 'Adjudicating' Order Of The Liquidator: NCLT Mumbai
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Appeal Under Section 42 Of IBC Would Only Lie Against An 'Adjudicating' Order Of The Liquidator: NCLT Mumbai

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, comprising of Smt. The Bench has rejected an appeal filed under Section 42 of IBC, whereby Employees Provident Fund Organization challenged a letter sent by the Liquidator at a time when he stood discharged from his duties due to dissolution of the Corporate Debtor. The Employees Provident Fund Organization passed orders under Section …

NCLT Kolkata: Simultaneous CIRP Can Be Initiated Against Principal Borrower And Corporate Guarantor
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLT Kolkata: Simultaneous CIRP Can Be Initiated Against Principal Borrower And Corporate Guarantor

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata comprising Smt. NCLT Verdict: The NCLT Kolkata admitted the CIRP application and held that a simultaneous CIRP can be initiated against Principal Borrower and Corporate Guarantor under IBC. In cases where the corporate person had offered guarantee in respect of loan transaction, the right of the financial creditor to initiate action against such entity …

NCLAT Delhi: Security Of Refund Of Advance Amount Can't Change Nature Of Transaction Into Financial Debt
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi: Security Of Refund Of Advance Amount Can't Change Nature Of Transaction Into Financial Debt

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi Bench, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra, and Mr. Arun Baroka held that the Security of refund of the advance amount cannot change the nature of transaction into financial debt. NCLAT Verdict: The NCLAT New Delhi dismissed the appeal and held that the Security of refund of advance amount cannot change …

NCLT Kolkata: Revival Of Corporate Debtor Is Primary Goal Of Resolution Plan And Going Concern Sale
10 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLT Kolkata: Revival Of Corporate Debtor Is Primary Goal Of Resolution Plan And Going Concern Sale

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata, comprising Justice Rohit Kapoor and Mr. Balraj Joshi held that the primary goal of Resolution Plan as well as the sale of a Corporate Debtor as a going concern remains the same i.e revival of the Corporate Debtor's business. NCLT Verdict: The NCLT Kolkata allowed the application and held that the primary goal of …

NCLAT Delhi: Non-Stamping Of Agreement Doesn't Render CIRP As Non-Maintainable When Other Material To Prove Default Of Debt Exists
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi: Non-Stamping Of Agreement Doesn't Render CIRP As Non-Maintainable When Other Material To Prove Default Of Debt Exists

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka held that the Non-stamping of document does not render the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process petition filed to be non-maintainable when there exists other material on record to prove existence of default in the payment of debt. NCLAT Verdict: The NCLAT New Delhi …

NCLAT Delhi: Once CIRP Has Stayed, Resolution Professional Can't Be Directed To Hand Over The Charge Of Corporate Debtor To Ex-Management
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi: Once CIRP Has Stayed, Resolution Professional Can't Be Directed To Hand Over The Charge Of Corporate Debtor To Ex-Management

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra allowed the appeals and held that RP cannot be directed to hand over the charge of Corporate Debtor to the Ex-management, once CIRP has stayed. NCLAT Verdict: The NCLAT New Delhi allowed the appeal and held that RP cannot be directed to …

NCLAT Delhi: Decisions To Liquidate Corporate Debtor By CoC U/S 33(2) Of IBC Must Be With Reasons And Cannot Be Done Arbitrarily
11 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Delhi: Decisions To Liquidate Corporate Debtor By CoC U/S 33(2) Of IBC Must Be With Reasons And Cannot Be Done Arbitrarily

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi Bench comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra held that decisions of the Committee of Creditors to liquidate under Section 33 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 have to be with reasons and the liquidation cannot be decided arbitrarily. Background Facts: On 10.08.2023, the Adjudicating Authority admitted the application of …

NCLT Mumbai: Substance Of A Transaction Is Important Over Its Form, Accounting Entries Can Not Determine Character And Nature Of Transaction
1 year ago

NCLT Mumbai: Substance Of A Transaction Is Important Over Its Form, Accounting Entries Can Not Determine Character And Nature Of Transaction

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, comprising of Justice Shri V.G. The Applicant had paid the invoices raised upon Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Ltd. against the Corporate Debtor and the payment of the same was to by the Applicant. There is acknowledgment of debt since the Corporate Debtor had paid the interest to the Applicant in the past …

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