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 The IBBI - a statutory body that functions under the ministry of corporate affairs - has invited stakeholders, including corporate debtors, creditors, insolvency professionals, and the general public, to submit their comments on the proposed amendments by July 10. The discussion paper also addressed the issue of release of guarantees in the resolution plan, the board proposes that such a proposal submitted by the applicant will not extinguish the rights of creditors to proceed against guarantors and enforce realisation of guarantees governed through various agreements.

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Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024
1 week, 3 days ago

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024

Live Law  

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, 3 days ago

IBC Monthly Digest: December 2024

Live Law  

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, …

2024 year-end review: How legal precedents and IBC reforms reshaped India's financial system
3 weeks, 1 day ago

2024 year-end review: How legal precedents and IBC reforms reshaped India's financial system

Firstpost  

The Indian banking system has undergone significant changes in recent years, largely due to the growing economy and increased consumer spending. Recovery statistics and IBC The enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in 2016 marked a transformative change in India’s banking and corporate law, providing a responsive framework for reorganising distressed corporate debtors and maximising their value. Creditors have …

IBC data provides valuable insights to handle complex cases: M Rajeshwar Rao, Dy Governor RBI
3 weeks, 3 days ago

IBC data provides valuable insights to handle complex cases: M Rajeshwar Rao, Dy Governor RBI

Live Mint  

While acknowledging the substantial progress made in cleaning up banks' balance sheets, the Deputy Governor also underscored potential areas of improvement.The event brought together distinguished experts and practitioners from across jurisdictions to share insights and experiences in insolvency resolution.Suggesting the need to improve the overall resolution ecosystem, RBI DG stated that a better understanding of the reasons behind defaults are …

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

Live Law  

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 [2nd December To 8th December, 2024]
1 month ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

Establishing “Pre-Existence Disputes” Under The IBC Regime
1 month, 1 week ago

Establishing “Pre-Existence Disputes” Under The IBC Regime

Live Law  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code was enacted to facilitate timely resolution to insolvency proceedings, maximisation of value of assets of the debtors, to promote entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balance the interests of all the stakeholders. However, the section has been liberally interpreted by the Supreme Court in Mobilox Innovations Private Limited Vs. Kirusa Software Private Limited, wherein it has …

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 …

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]

Live Law  

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 …

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 …

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 …

Insolvency board moves to limit liquidators’ discretion
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Insolvency board moves to limit liquidators’ discretion

Live Mint  

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
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 …

Extinguishment Of Promoters' Personal Guarantees In Resolution Plan Is Valid If Plan Complies With IBC Provisions: NCLT Mumbai
2 months ago

Extinguishment Of Promoters' Personal Guarantees In Resolution Plan Is Valid If Plan Complies With IBC Provisions: NCLT Mumbai

Live Law  

The NCLT Mumbai Bench of Justices Anil Raj Chellan and Kuldip Kumar Kareer affirmed that the clause in the resolution plan for extinguishing the personal guarantees of promoters furnished in favour of all financial creditors or the commercial decision of the CoC to approve such release of personal guarantees, including guarantees executed in favour of dissenting financial creditors, will not …

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. …

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 …

Buyers in possession of plot, flat or building must be given ownership: IBBI
2 months ago

Buyers in possession of plot, flat or building must be given ownership: IBBI

Hindustan Times  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has proposed reforms to streamline the insolvency process for real estate companies and enhance protection for homebuyers. For thousands of buyers awaiting registration of housing units in projects undergoing the Bankruptcy resolution process, the IBBI has proposed that ownership of the plot, apartment or building should be transferred to buyers who are in …

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 …

The Forgotten Creditors: IBC's Dual Approach For Homebuyers And Other Consumers
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Forgotten Creditors: IBC's Dual Approach For Homebuyers And Other Consumers

Live Law  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy landscape in India underwent a significant transformation with the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in 2016. Homebuyer as Financial Creditor| RERA-IBC Standoff Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, creditors are categorized into two distinct groups: financial creditors, defined under Section 5, and operational creditors, defined under Section 5. The NCLAT also in the …

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, …

Economic Survey: IBC has transformed credit market landscape for good
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Economic Survey: IBC has transformed credit market landscape for good

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Economic Survey lavished praise on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, saying the 2016 law has had a profound impact on India's credit market landscape. It has helped reduce banks' stress by lowering bad loans, rescued failing corporate debtors, and revitalized distressed assets in the real sector, injecting fresh momentum into the financial markets' recovery segment, the Economic …

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 …

Number of resolutions under IBC to go up every year: IBBI chairman
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Number of resolutions under IBC to go up every year: IBBI chairman

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid criticism over delayed resolution of cases under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the chairman of insolvency regulator pointed out on Friday that 270 cases defaults were resolved in 2023-24 against the average 125 in the previous years. Ravi Mital, the chairman of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, said that the number of resolution per year would …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 13th To 19th May 2024
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 13th To 19th May 2024

Live Law  

NCLAT NCLAT Delhi Evokes Doctrine Of 'Approbate & Reprobate', Imposes Rs. 124 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha, and Mr. Indevar Pandey evokes the Doctrine of 'Approbrate and Reprobrate' imposing a cost of Rs. 1589 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. …

IBC Cases Quarterly Digest : January To March 2024
9 months ago

IBC Cases Quarterly Digest : January To March 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Case Title: Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association V 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 Revolutionizes Corporate Insolvency
9 months, 1 week ago

IBC Revolutionizes Corporate Insolvency

Deccan Chronicle  

Exactly, 10 years ago, in the run-up to the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Narendra Modi, who was the BJP’s prime ministerial candidate, had said that traders have more risk-taking capacity than soldiers. Several hundreds of companies and lakhs of employees have benefitted from a relatively easy resolution process devised by IBC.After seven years of IBC’s journey, corporate litigation and disputes …

NCLT Kolkata: Any Attachment Of Tainted Assets Of Corporate Debtor Before CIRP Commencement Would Always Be Available To Fulfill The Object Of IBC
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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
9 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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
9 months, 4 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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: Section 29A(C) Disqualifies Those Managing And Controlling Corporate Debtor Who Failed To Clear Debts
10 months ago

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

Live Law  

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
10 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

IBBI Directs Liquidator To Make Certain Declaration When Financial Service Provider Undergoes Voluntary Liquidation
10 months, 2 weeks ago

IBBI Directs Liquidator To Make Certain Declaration When Financial Service Provider Undergoes Voluntary Liquidation

Live Law  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has issued a circular dated 13.02.2024, intimating that when a Financial Service Provider undergoes voluntary liquidation under IBC, then the Liquidator shall declare that: the category of Financial Service Providers has been notified by the Central Government under Section 227 of IBC, and the corporate person has obtained prior permission from the appropriate …

During Pendency Of Liquidation Application, NCLT Kolkata Directs CoC To Re-Vote On Promoter's Rejected Resolution Plan, Since Plan Value Has Been Increased
10 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

IBC resolves 891 cases involving Rs 10 lakh crore loan defaults till Dec '23
10 months, 3 weeks ago

IBC resolves 891 cases involving Rs 10 lakh crore loan defaults till Dec '23

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has resolved 891 cases of defaults involving banks loans worth R10 lakh crore till December 2023. According to IBBI’s quarterly report, 27,500 applications for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process against companies involving defaults of R9.74 lakh crore were withdrawn before admission. As many as 79 corporate insolvency cases were resolved in the …

IBBI Reduces Cooling Off Period Between Two Consecutive Attempts In Limited Insolvency Examination And Valuation Examinations
11 months ago

IBBI Reduces Cooling Off Period Between Two Consecutive Attempts In Limited Insolvency Examination And Valuation Examinations

Live Law  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has issued a circular dated 18.01.2024, intimating that the cooling-off period between two consecutive attempts in Limited Insolvency Examination and Valuation Examinations has been reduced to 21 days, from earlier cooling off period of 2 months. Brief background IBBI conducts the Limited Insolvency Examination in pursuance of Regulation 3 of the IBBI Regulations, …

IBBI Amends Regulations Regarding Insolvency Professionals w.e.f. 31st January 2024
11 months ago

IBBI Amends Regulations Regarding Insolvency Professionals w.e.f. 31st January 2024

Live Law  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations, 2016, with effect from 31.01.2024. Explanation.- The insolvency professional shall continue to discharge his duties, functions and responsibilities till the approval of resignation by the Adjudicating Authority.” The Clause 23B of First Schedule of IP Regulations states that an Insolvency Professional shall not …

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: January 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Monthly Digest Of IBC Cases: January 2024

Live Law  

Supreme Court Case Title: Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association V 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 …

NCLT Kolkata: Simultaneous CIRP Can Be Initiated Against Principal Borrower And Corporate Guarantor
11 months, 1 week ago

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

Live Law  

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 …

NCLT Kolkata: Revival Of Corporate Debtor Is Primary Goal Of Resolution Plan And Going Concern Sale
11 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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

Live Law  

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 …

Failure of Liquidator To Comply With Regulation 45 Of Liquidation Regulations, NCLT Kolkata Rejects Application For Dissolution, Recommends Investigation Against Liquidator
1 year, 1 month ago

Failure of Liquidator To Comply With Regulation 45 Of Liquidation Regulations, NCLT Kolkata Rejects Application For Dissolution, Recommends Investigation Against Liquidator

Live Law  

The National Company Law Tribunal, Kolkata Bench, comprising of Ms. Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Balraj Joshi, has rejected an application for dissolution of Corporate Debtor since the Liquidator failed to comply with requirements under Regulation 45 of IBBI Regulations 2016. In 2022, the Liquidator filed an application under Section 54 of IBC seeking dissolution of Corporate Debtor. The liquidator shall …

NCLT Delhi: Application U/s 7 IBC Cannot Be Initiated Against A Struck-off Company; NCLT cant Suo Motu Restore The Name
1 year, 1 month ago

NCLT Delhi: Application U/s 7 IBC Cannot Be Initiated Against A Struck-off Company; NCLT cant Suo Motu Restore The Name

Live Law  

The National Company Law Tribunal, Delhi Bench, comprising of Manni Sankariah Shanmuga Sundaram and Dr Binod Kumar Sinha has held that any application under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be initiated against a company struck off by Registrar of Company and the power to restore the name of such a company under section 252 of …

The SC’s ruling on personal debt guarantees will help unlock dead capital
1 year, 1 month ago

The SC’s ruling on personal debt guarantees will help unlock dead capital

Live Mint  

The adoption of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in 2016 was one of the most important economic reforms of the past 10 years. Various earlier attempts, such as the very old Sick Industrial Companies Act, the SARFAESI law of 2003 and various debt recovery tribunals, had yielded unsatisfactory results. In the first five years of its operation, the value of …

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