Once Dissolution Application Is Filed After Liquidation, Adjudicating Authority Has No Discretion :NCLAT Delhi
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Once Dissolution Application Is Filed After Liquidation, Adjudicating Authority Has No Discretion :NCLAT Delhi

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, comprising of Justice Rakesh Kumar and Dr. Ashok Kumar Mishra, while adjudicating an appeal filed in Sudhir Kumar Goel & Ors. 143 of 2021 before the Adjudicating Authority, seeking dissolution of the Corporate Debtor and vide an order dated 15.07.2021 the Corporate Debtor stood dissolved. Dissolution of corporate debtor – where the assets of the corporate debtor have been completely liquidated, the liquidator shall make an application to the Adjudicating Authority for the dissolution of such corporate debtor. The Adjudicating Authority shall on application filed by the liquidator under sub-section order that the corporate debtor shall be dissolved from the date of that order and the corporate debtor shall be dissolved accordingly. Decision Of The NCLAT The Bench opined that in view of Section 54 of the IBC, once after the completion of liquidation an application is filed by the liquidator of a Corporate Debtor for its dissolution to the Adjudicating Authority, who has no option but to pass an order of dissolution.

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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 …

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

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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 …

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 …

Adjudicating Authority Cannot Enter Into Merits At S. 95 Application Stage Before Report Of RP Is Submitted U/S 99 Of IBC: NCLAT
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Adjudicating Authority Cannot Enter Into Merits At S. 95 Application Stage Before Report Of RP Is Submitted U/S 99 Of IBC: NCLAT

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The NLCAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka affirmed that Adjudicating Authority cannot exercise its adjudicatory power at the stage of consideration of application under section 95 of the IBC by entering into the merits of the case. Brief Facts This Appeal by the Financial Creditor has been filed challenging order dated 21.02.2024 passed …

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 …

Resolution Professional Has Authority To Determine Creditor's Related Party Status: NCLAT
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Resolution Professional Has Authority To Determine Creditor's Related Party Status: NCLAT

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The NCLAT bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha and Mr. Indevar Pandey has held that the Resolution Professional has the authority to determine the related party status of a creditor. On 31.12.2021, the RP notified the Appellant of its classification as a related party under section 5 of IBC due to its connection with Kanoria Foundation, which …

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

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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 …

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 …

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 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 …

CIRP Can Be Initiated Against The Corporate Debtor Despite Principal-Agent Relationship Between CD And Ultimate Client: NCLT Mumbai
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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 Chennai Stays Insolvency proceedings Against Charter Aircraft Service Provider 'Deccan Charters'
8 months, 1 week ago

NCLAT Chennai Stays Insolvency proceedings Against Charter Aircraft Service Provider 'Deccan Charters'

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai Bench, comprising of Justice M. Venugopal, Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Jatindranath Swain, has stayed the insolvency proceedings initiated against Deccan Charters Pvt. On 04.05.2022, the Financial Creditor filed an application under Section 7 of IBC seeking initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process against the Corporate Debtor, over a default of Rs. On …

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
8 months, 3 weeks ago

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
9 months ago

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: 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
9 months, 3 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

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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 …

IBBI Directs Liquidator To Make Certain Declaration When Financial Service Provider Undergoes Voluntary Liquidation
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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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 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

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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 …

NCLAT Delhi: NCLT Has Jurisdiction To Decide The Issue Of Trademark U/S 60(5)(c) Of IBC
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NCLAT Delhi: NCLT Has Jurisdiction To Decide The Issue Of Trademark U/S 60(5)(c) Of IBC

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi, comprising Mr. Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain and Mr. Naresh Salecha held that NCLT has the jurisdiction to decide the whether Trademark forms part of the assets of the Corporate Debtor under Section 60 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. NCLAT Verdict: The NCLAT Delhi allowed the application and held that NCLT has …

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 …

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: 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 Hyderabad: Airport Authority Of India Being A Statutory Body Does Not Fall Within Scope Of 'Corporate Person' U/S 3(7) Of IBC
1 year ago

NCLT Hyderabad: Airport Authority Of India Being A Statutory Body Does Not Fall Within Scope Of 'Corporate Person' U/S 3(7) Of IBC

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad Bench, comprising of Smt. Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Arvind Devanathan has held that no proceedings can be initiated against the Airport Authority of India as it is a statutory body created under the Airport Authority of India Act, 1944, does not fall under the definition of 'corporate person' under Section 3 of Insolvency and …

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

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

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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 ago

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

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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 …

NCLAT Delhi: Scope Of Enquiry By The Adjudicating Authority Under Section 31 Is Confined To Section 30(4) Compliance
1 year, 1 month ago

NCLAT Delhi: Scope Of Enquiry By The Adjudicating Authority Under Section 31 Is Confined To Section 30(4) Compliance

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Delhi Bench, comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr Barun Mitra has dismissed an appeal and held that the scope of enquiry of the National Company Law Tribunal as per Section 31 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is confined to scrutinising whether Section 30 IBC has been complied with. Sita Chaudhary, the suspended …

NCLT Kochi: Moratorium U/S 96 And 101 Of IBC Cannot Be Meant To Prohibit The Right To Action U/S 7, 9 Or 10 Of IBC
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NCLT Kochi: Moratorium U/S 96 And 101 Of IBC Cannot Be Meant To Prohibit The Right To Action U/S 7, 9 Or 10 Of IBC

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Kochi Bench, comprising of Justice T Krishna Valli and Shri. Shyam Babu Gautam dismissed a stay application and has held that the moratorium under sections 96 and 101 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code “ cannot be meant to prohibit the right to action under sections 7, 9 or 10 of IBC as it lies …

NCLAT New Delhi: Jurisdiction Of NCLT Under IBC Is Summary In Nature, Not Extensive As A Civil Court To Enquire Into Disputes
1 year, 1 month ago

NCLAT New Delhi: Jurisdiction Of NCLT Under IBC Is Summary In Nature, Not Extensive As A Civil Court To Enquire Into Disputes

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi comprising of Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra dismissed an appeal filed by Vistra ITCL Ltd.. It held that the scope and jurisdiction of National Company Law Tribunal under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 being summary in nature is distinctly not as extensive as that of a …

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