Anil Ambani Avoids Prison As Reliance Clears Ericsson Dues Before SC Deadline
5 years, 9 months ago

Anil Ambani Avoids Prison As Reliance Clears Ericsson Dues Before SC Deadline

Live Law  

With Reliance Communications paying Rs.462 crores to Ericsson before the deadline fixed by the Supreme Court, its Chairman Anil Ambani has avoided imprisonment, reports the Economic Times. As per the ET report, Ericsson's lawyer confirmed receipt of the payment.On February 20, the Supreme Court had held Ambani and three Reliance companies guilty of contempt of court for not complying with. On February 20, the Supreme Court had held Ambani and three Reliance companies guilty of contempt of court for not complying with the undertaking to settle the Rs.550 crores dues of Ericsson. Last week, Reliance had approached the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal seeking a direction to State Bank of India to release the amount of Rs.260 crores of income tax refund held by it in trust on behalf of all creditors of Reliance Communications to enable the telecom company to pay Rs.450 crores to Ericsson India Private Ltd.

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HC Seeks Centre, SBI Stand on Anil Ambani's Plea to Include Chinese Banks in Insolvency Proceedings
4 years, 3 months ago

HC Seeks Centre, SBI Stand on Anil Ambani's Plea to Include Chinese Banks in Insolvency Proceedings

News 18  

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday sought the Centre and SBI's reply to former RCom chairman Anil Ambani's plea to include the Chinese banks, which have got a decree of USD 717 million against him from a court in United Kingdom, in the proceedings here related to recovery of Rs 1200 crore loan granted to two of his …

SC Rejects SBI Plea Seeking Vacation Of Stay On Insolvency Proceedings Against Anil Ambani
4 years, 3 months ago

SC Rejects SBI Plea Seeking Vacation Of Stay On Insolvency Proceedings Against Anil Ambani

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has declined to vacate a stay, earlier granted by Delhi High Court towards the ongoing IBC proceedings against Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani.A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, Hemant Gupta & S. Ravindra Bhat asked the petitioner bank to complete proceedings before the High Court and seek modification as prayed for, adding that the case will. …

NCLT reserves order on SBI plea against Anil Ambani to recover over Rs 1,200 crore
4 years, 6 months ago

NCLT reserves order on SBI plea against Anil Ambani to recover over Rs 1,200 crore

India TV News  

The National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday reserved its order on the State Bank of India plea against Anil Ambani to recover over Rs 1,200 crore under the personal guarantee clause of the bankruptcy law. Anil Ambani had given a personal guarantee to the loans given to Reliance Communications and Reliance Infratel. In early 2019, Reliance Communications, once the flagship …

UK High Court dismisses $680-mn claim application by Chinese banks against Anil Ambani
5 years ago

UK High Court dismisses $680-mn claim application by Chinese banks against Anil Ambani

Firstpost  

UK High Court has dismissed a $680 million claim application filed by Chinese banks against Reliance Communications Chairman Anil Ambani, a spokesperson of Ambani said on Monday New Delhi: UK High Court has dismissed a $680 million claim application filed by Chinese banks against Reliance Communications Chairman Anil Ambani, a spokesperson of Ambani said on Monday. UK High Court has …

Reliance Communications lenders reject resignation of Anil Ambani, 4 other directors
5 years, 1 month ago

Reliance Communications lenders reject resignation of Anil Ambani, 4 other directors

India TV News  

Reliance Communications on Sunday said its lenders have rejected the resignation of Chairman Anil Ambani and four other directors, and asked them to cooperate in the ongoing corporate insolvency resolution process. The filing further said: ".it is being duly communicated to the aforesaid directors of RCom that their resignations have not been accepted and they are advised to continue to …

Anil Ambani, 4 directors resign from Reliance Communications; firm going through insolvency process
5 years, 1 month ago

Anil Ambani, 4 directors resign from Reliance Communications; firm going through insolvency process

Firstpost  

Reliance Communications Chairman Anil Ambani along with four directors have resigned from the company, which is going through insolvency process, New Delhi: Reliance Communications Chairman Anil Ambani along with four directors have resigned from the company, which is going through insolvency process, according to a regulatory filing. The company, which is going through insolvency process, had made a profit of …

Shareholders plan to take Anil Ambani to court for over 90% erosion in shareholders wealth
5 years, 3 months ago

Shareholders plan to take Anil Ambani to court for over 90% erosion in shareholders wealth

The Hindu  

The back-to-back annual general meetings of five Reliance Group firms has put its chairman Anil Ambani in a difficult situation as a set of shareholders threaten to file class action suit against Anil Ambani for eroding shareholders wealth under his watch while another set of shareholders gave standing ovation to Reliance Group chairman to express their solidarity with him amidst …

NCLAT reserves order on admission of contempt plea filed against Anil Ambani, other officials
5 years, 6 months ago

NCLAT reserves order on admission of contempt plea filed against Anil Ambani, other officials

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Wednesday reserved its order over the admission of a contempt petition filed against Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani and its other officials by minority shareholders alleging non-payment of dues by Reliance Infratel. A two-member bench, headed by NCLAT Chairman Justice S J Mukhopadhaya, said it will decide whether the contempt petition …

Anil Ambani's RCom's bankruptcy begins as NCLT allows firm to exclude 357 days spent in litigation; next hearing on 30 May
5 years, 8 months ago

Anil Ambani's RCom's bankruptcy begins as NCLT allows firm to exclude 357 days spent in litigation; next hearing on 30 May

Firstpost  

At the last hearing, RCom had sought 357 days exclusion in the insolvency process citing the stays it had on the process by the NCLAT and the Supreme Court. Mumbai: The National Company Law Tribunal on Thursday allowed Reliance Communications to exclude the 357 days spent in litigation and admitted it for insolvency. With this, RCom, which owes over Rs …

Reliance vs Ericsson: Unsecured Creditor Walks Away With Money; Banks Clueless About Recovery
5 years, 9 months ago

Reliance vs Ericsson: Unsecured Creditor Walks Away With Money; Banks Clueless About Recovery

Live Law  

In the scheme of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the claims of operational creditors rank lower than the claims of secured financial creditors.But in the recent Reliance-Ericsson dispute, the unsecured operational creditor managed to upstage the financial creditors. Ericsson Indian Pvt Ltd, an operational creditor of Reliance Communications, has managed to claim nearly 50% of its dues by going through …

RCom pays ₹460 crore to settle Ericsson dues
5 years, 9 months ago

RCom pays ₹460 crore to settle Ericsson dues

Live Mint  

Mumbai: Ericsson SA has received ₹462 crore from Indian telecom firm Reliance Communications Ltd, the Swedish company said on Monday, potentially saving billionaire Anil Ambani and two RCom directors from a jail term. Late last month, the Supreme Court found Anil Ambani, chairman of the debt-laden firm, guilty of contempt of court for wilfully failing to pay the Swedish telecom …

NCLAT Refuses To Direct SBI To Release Rs.260 Crores To Reliance To Enable It To Settle Ericsson Dues [Read Order]
5 years, 10 months ago

NCLAT Refuses To Direct SBI To Release Rs.260 Crores To Reliance To Enable It To Settle Ericsson Dues [Read Order]

Live Law  

In a major set back to Anil Ambani, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal on Friday refused to direct the State Bank of India to release the amount of Rs.260 crores of income tax refund held by it in trust on behalf of all creditors of Reliance Communications to enable the telecom company to pay Rs.450 crores to Ericsson India …

In a sinking ship
5 years, 10 months ago

In a sinking ship

The Hindu  

IN a case of how the mighty can fall, one of India’s top businessmen, Anil Ambani, chairman of the Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, faces the prospect of spending time in jail and going bankrupt. Jio’s failure to buy Rcom assets At the centre of Anil Ambani’s problems was Reliance Jio’s failure to buy RCom’s assets. Keeping in mind the crisis …

A day after Supreme Court verdict against Anil Ambani, RCom asks lenders to release Rs 260 cr directly to Ericsson
5 years, 10 months ago

A day after Supreme Court verdict against Anil Ambani, RCom asks lenders to release Rs 260 cr directly to Ericsson

Firstpost  

Observing there was a ‘willful default’, the Supreme Court ordered RCom to clear the Rs 453 crore dues to Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson within four weeks or face a 3-month jail term. The Supreme Court on Wednesday found Anil Ambani, chairman of debt-laden RCom, guilty of contempt of court for willfully failing to pay Rs 550 crore to Ericsson. …

Supreme Court verdict against Anil Ambani in Ericsson-RCom case: Chronology of events
5 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court verdict against Anil Ambani in Ericsson-RCom case: Chronology of events

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday held Reliance Communications Ltd chairman Anil Ambani and two others guilty of contempt of court. New Delhi: The following is the chronology of events in the case in which the Supreme Court on Wednesday held Reliance Communications Ltd chairman Anil Ambani and two others guilty of contempt of court. Observing there was a ‘wilful default’, …

Reliance Group stocks under pressure; slip up to 4.3% on Supreme Court order against Anil Ambani in Ericsson case
5 years, 10 months ago

Reliance Group stocks under pressure; slip up to 4.3% on Supreme Court order against Anil Ambani in Ericsson case

Firstpost  

Shares of Reliance Group companies on Wednesday closed 4.3 percent lower after the Supreme Court held chairman Anil Ambani and two other senior officials guilty of contempt of court. New Delhi: Shares of Reliance Group companies on Wednesday closed 4.3 percent lower after the Supreme Court held chairman Anil Ambani and two other senior officials guilty of contempt of court …

Anil Ambani's Reply Affidavit Clearly Demonstrates His Cavalier Attitude To The Highest Court Of The Land: SC [Read Judgment]
5 years, 10 months ago

Anil Ambani's Reply Affidavit Clearly Demonstrates His Cavalier Attitude To The Highest Court Of The Land: SC [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, held three Reliance Companies, guilty of contempt of court for defaulting payments to Ericsson as per the undertaking given to the Court. The court also observed that the three Reliance Companies have willfully not paid the sum of INR 550 crore plus interest and have thus breached the undertakings given to the Court. "The undertakings …

Ericsson-RCom case: Supreme Court holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, asks him to pay dues of Rs 453 cr in 4 weeks
5 years, 10 months ago

Ericsson-RCom case: Supreme Court holds Anil Ambani guilty of contempt, asks him to pay dues of Rs 453 cr in 4 weeks

Firstpost  

The RCom chairman and others will have to purge contempt by paying Rs 453 crore to Ericsson in four weeks, the Supreme Court said. The Supreme Court on Wednesday held Reliance Communication chairman Anil Dhirubhai Ambani and others guilty of contempt in a plea filed by Ericsson India over not clearing its dues of Rs 550 crore. The Supreme Court …

Supreme Court holds RCom, Anil Ambani guilty of contempt in Ericsson dues case
5 years, 10 months ago

Supreme Court holds RCom, Anil Ambani guilty of contempt in Ericsson dues case

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Wednesday held Reliance Communications Ltd and its chairman Anil Ambani guilty of contempt for failing to pay dues to Ericsson India. The court was ruling on Ericsson’s contempt plea against RCom and its chairman Ambani for “wilful disobedience” of the court’s earlier orders to pay dues to the Swedish company. Rohatgi also denied allegations …

Breaking: SC Holds Anil Ambani Guilty Of Contempt; No Jail If Reliance Pays Ericsson Rs 453 Crores In 4 Weeks [Read Judgment]
5 years, 10 months ago

Breaking: SC Holds Anil Ambani Guilty Of Contempt; No Jail If Reliance Pays Ericsson Rs 453 Crores In 4 Weeks [Read Judgment]

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran has held Anil Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Communications, guilty of contempt of court for defaulting payments to Ericsson as per the undertaking given to the Court.The three Reliance Companies - RCom, Reliance Telecom and Reliance InfraTel- are also held guilty of contempt, and fine of Rs One Crore …

'Reliance Has Money To Pay Rafale; But Not To Pay Our Debts', Ericsson Submits As SC Reserves Orders On Contempt Plea Against Anil Ambani
5 years, 11 months ago

'Reliance Has Money To Pay Rafale; But Not To Pay Our Debts', Ericsson Submits As SC Reserves Orders On Contempt Plea Against Anil Ambani

Live Law  

The Supreme Court bench of Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran today reserved orders on the contempt petitions filed by Ericsson against the Chairman of Reliance Communications Ltd Anil Ambani and other officials.Ambani was present in Court today along with Reliance Telecom Ltd Chairman Satish Seth and Reliance Infratel Ltd Chairperson Chhaya Virani.The contempt petitions have been. The Supreme …

Supreme Court reserves verdict in Ericsson’s contempt plea against RCom
5 years, 11 months ago

Supreme Court reserves verdict in Ericsson’s contempt plea against RCom

Live Mint  

The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on Ericsson’s contempt plea against Reliance Communications Ltd and its chairman Anil Ambani for “wilful disobedience” of the court’s earlier orders to pay dues of ₹550 crore to the Swedish telecom equipment maker. Ericsson had asked the court to direct Ambani to submit ₹550 crore along with interest of 12% per annum …

Anil Ambani flies in private jets, has money for Rafale but no money to pay Rs 550 cr dues, asks Ericsson lawyer
5 years, 11 months ago

Anil Ambani flies in private jets, has money for Rafale but no money to pay Rs 550 cr dues, asks Ericsson lawyer

Firstpost  

Early this month, RCom decided to opt for insolvency proceedings following its failure to sell assets for paying back its lenders, the Anil Ambani-led telecom firm said. Supreme Court has on Wednesday reserved its judgement on a contempt plea filed against Reliance Communication chairman Anil Dhirubhai Ambani and and two others by Ericsson India over not clearing its dues of …

Anil Ambani Appears Before SC In Contempt Plea By Ericsson; SC Adjourns Matter For Tomorrow
5 years, 11 months ago

Anil Ambani Appears Before SC In Contempt Plea By Ericsson; SC Adjourns Matter For Tomorrow

Live Law  

Anil Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Communications, appeared in the Supreme Court in response to the notices issued by the apex court in the contempt petitions filed Swedish company Ericsson. Three officials of the company were also present.The bench of Justices R F Nariman and Vineet Saran however adjourned the matter for tomorrow. The contempt petitions have been filed alleging that …

RCom chairman Anil Ambani reaches Supreme Court in contempt petition filed by Ericsson India
5 years, 11 months ago

RCom chairman Anil Ambani reaches Supreme Court in contempt petition filed by Ericsson India

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court of India had issued notice to Anil Ambani and others on a contempt petition filed by Ericsson India over non-payment of its dues. Reliance Communications chairman Anil Ambani has reached the Supreme Court on Tuesday to appear in a contempt petition filed by Ericsson India over not clearing its dues of Rs 550 crore. Contempt proceeedings Ericsson …

Reliance Telecom-Ericsson case: Anil Ambani defended by Congress leader Kapil Sibal in Supreme Court
6 years ago

Reliance Telecom-Ericsson case: Anil Ambani defended by Congress leader Kapil Sibal in Supreme Court

Op India  

Supreme Court has delivered a setback and served a contempt notice to the chairman of Reliance communications Anil Ambani, for failure to repay the due of Rs 550 crore to Sweden-based telecommunication company Ericsson. Anil Ambani was represented by Congress leader Kapil Sibal and Former Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi. Rahul Gandhi has been making false allegations that the Rafale deal …

SC issues notice to Anil Ambani over RCom Ericsson dues
6 years ago

SC issues notice to Anil Ambani over RCom Ericsson dues

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to Anil Ambani on a plea by Ericsson India Pvt. Senior lawyer Harish Salve, appearing for Reliance Jio said, “Knowing the problems with prior dues and when giving physical guarantee, we can’t take the risk.” The court was responding to a contempt petition by RCom against the department of telecommunications claiming …

Dues settlement row: Reliance Communications says Ericsson attempting media trial, endangering interest of creditors
6 years ago

Dues settlement row: Reliance Communications says Ericsson attempting media trial, endangering interest of creditors

Firstpost  

RCom said it remains committed to clear dues of Ericsson from spectrum realisation. However, the approval for the same is pending with the government New Delhi: Debt-laden Reliance Communications Sunday accused Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson, which is an operational unsecured creditor of the company, of attempting media trial and sensationalising the issue of dues recovery, saying it might put …

Anil Ambani clears legal hurdle to sell telecom assets to Reliance Jio
6 years, 1 month ago

Anil Ambani clears legal hurdle to sell telecom assets to Reliance Jio

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday cleared the sale of spectrum by Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance Communications Ltd to elder brother Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd on the condition that the seller furnishes ₹ 1,400 crore as corporate guarantee to the government within two days. The tribunal had also asked RCom to not sell a land parcel worth ₹ …

Supreme Court tells RCom to pay Ericsson dues by 15 December
6 years, 2 months ago

Supreme Court tells RCom to pay Ericsson dues by 15 December

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Reliance Communications Ltd time till 15 December to clear the pending payment of ₹ 550 crore towards telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson India Pvt. RCom moved the top court on 19th March, seeking a stay on the orders by the Bombay high court and the Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, …

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