Commercial Wisdom Of CoC In Opting For Liquidation And Rejecting Resolution Plan Of Ineligible Applicant Is “Non-Justiciable”: NCLAT
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Commercial Wisdom Of CoC In Opting For Liquidation And Rejecting Resolution Plan Of Ineligible Applicant Is “Non-Justiciable”: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi has held that the commercial wisdom of the Committee of Creditors in rejecting a resolution plan and opting for liquidation is “non-justiciable”. On 03.04.2021, the Resolution Professional informed the Appellant via email that the resolution plan was not approved by the CoC due to non-compliance with Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. In K. Sashidhar v. Indian Overseas Bank & Ors., the Supreme Court held that the commercial wisdom of the CoC in accepting or rejecting a resolution plan is 'non-justiciable,' and judicial intervention is very limited. It observed that the commercial wisdom of the CoC regarding acceptance/rejection of the resolution plan is “non-justiciable” as held by the Supreme Court in K. Sashidhar v Indian Overseas bank & Ors.

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Penalties U/S 65 Of IBC Can Be Imposed Against Those Who Fraudulently Initiate Insolvency Process: NCLAT
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Penalties U/S 65 Of IBC Can Be Imposed Against Those Who Fraudulently Initiate Insolvency Process: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka disposed an appeal filed by a majority shareholder of the corporate debtor stating that the Section 7 application filed by financial creditors was fraudulently filed in collusion with the corporate debtors' promoters. NCLAT Judgement The National Company Law Appellate …

NCLAT dismisses plea against resolution plan approval for Duncans Ind
1 week, 4 days ago

NCLAT dismisses plea against resolution plan approval for Duncans Ind

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New Delhi, Mar 9 Appellate tribunal NCLAT has set aside petitions against the NCLT order that approved the resolution plan for Duncans Industries. The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal also clarified that while approving the resolution plan for Duncans Industries, the NCLT has not made any observations regarding the "grant or non-grant of renewal of leases" of tea gardens. The …

Approved Resolution Plan Cannot Be Reopened For Belatedly Agitated Claims: NCLAT
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Approved Resolution Plan Cannot Be Reopened For Belatedly Agitated Claims: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Principal Bench, New Delhi comprising of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka, dismissed a set of four appeals filed under Section 61 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 stating that the appellants had failed to exercise due diligence on protecting their rights with the prescribed timelines. NCLAT Judgement The National Company Law …

Timely Implementation Of Resolution Plan Is The Underlying Objective Of The IBC: NCLAT
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Timely Implementation Of Resolution Plan Is The Underlying Objective Of The IBC: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Principal Bench, New Delhi in the case of Darwin Platform Infrastructure Limited vs Union Bank of India, recently dismissed the appeal filed by Darwin Platform, upholding an order passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai, which had reinstated the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. The case arose from the failure of the appellant to …

Operational Creditors Cannot Question Approval Of Resolution Plan That Provides Them With More Than Liquidation Value: NCLAT
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Operational Creditors Cannot Question Approval Of Resolution Plan That Provides Them With More Than Liquidation Value: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka that Resolution Plan approved by the Adjudicating Authority cannot be questioned by the Operational Creditors when they were provided more than the liquidation value under the Plan as per section 30 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Contentions: The …

Order Approving Resolution Plan Passed Beyond 330 Days Cannot Be Questioned When Application Seeking Approval Was Filed Within CIRP Period: NCLAT
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Order Approving Resolution Plan Passed Beyond 330 Days Cannot Be Questioned When Application Seeking Approval Was Filed Within CIRP Period: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that when an order approving the Resolution Plan is passed by the Adjudicating Authority after expiry of 330 days but the application seeking approval was filed within the stipulated time period, it cannot be said the plan was approved after the …

When Debt Is Not Unequivocally Admitted By Corporate Debtor, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Not Be Entertained: NCLAT
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When Debt Is Not Unequivocally Admitted By Corporate Debtor, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Not Be Entertained: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that the application under section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 cannot be entertained when the debt is not unequivocally admitted by the Corporate Debtor. The Operational Creditor issued a demand notice under section 8 of …

Rejection Of Resolution Plan By Suspended Director Can't Be Interfered With If No Expression Of Interest Was Submitted Despite Participation In Meetings: NCLAT
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Rejection Of Resolution Plan By Suspended Director Can't Be Interfered With If No Expression Of Interest Was Submitted Despite Participation In Meetings: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that the rejection of the Resolution Plan submitted by the Suspended Director of the Corporate Debtor by Committee of Creditors cannot be interfered with when the concerned Director was present in all the meetings of the CoC and …

NCLT Mumbai Approves ACME Cleantech's Resolution Plan For Reliance Big Private Limited
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NCLT Mumbai Approves ACME Cleantech's Resolution Plan For Reliance Big Private Limited

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai bench comprising Justice V. G. Bisht and Shri Prabhat Kumar has approved the Resolution Plan for Reliance Big Private Limited submitted by ACME Cleantech Solutions Private Limited. Brief Facts: Mr. Rohit Ramesh Mehra, Resolution Professional of Reliance Big Private Limited moved the application under Section 30 r/w Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy …

Twist in Byju’s tale: resolution professional change pushed to March amid objections
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Twist in Byju’s tale: resolution professional change pushed to March amid objections

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The Bengaluru insolvency court on Monday deferred until 19 March its decision to approve the appointment of Shailendra Ajmera as the new resolution professional to take charge of the embattled ed-tech firm Byju’s, replacing the current RP, Pankaj Shrivastava. Byju’s Committee of Creditors, which consists of dissenting lenders such as GLAS Trust LLC and Aditya Birla Finance, had on 17 …

Related Party Can't Assign Debt To Bypass Disqualification From Participating In CoC: NCLAT
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Related Party Can't Assign Debt To Bypass Disqualification From Participating In CoC: NCLAT

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi bench comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka has held that a 'related party' cannot assign its debt only with the object of securing a seat in the Committee of Creditors, to affect the interest and rights of other creditors. Ltd. v. Spade Financial Services Ltd., where the Supreme Court …

Once Resolution Plan Is Approved By CoC & Submitted To Adjudicating Authority For Approval, No Other Plan Can Be Considered By CoC: NCLAT
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Once Resolution Plan Is Approved By CoC & Submitted To Adjudicating Authority For Approval, No Other Plan Can Be Considered By CoC: 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 Resolution Plan even prior to the approval of the Adjudicating Authority is binding inter se the Committee of Creditors and the SRA. Contentions: The appellant submitted that the Appellant is a Promoter of the CD and is ready to carry …

NCLAT Orders NCLT To Decide BCCI's Plea For Settlement And Withdrawal Of CIRP Against Byju's Within One Week
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NCLAT Orders NCLT To Decide BCCI's Plea For Settlement And Withdrawal Of CIRP Against Byju's Within One Week

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The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, Chennai bench comprising Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain and Jatindranath Swain have directed the National Company Law Tribunal to decide the application filed by Board of Control for Cricket in India to withdraw the corporate insolvency resolution process against Byju's within a week's time. The Tribunal disposed of Riju Raveendran's appeal challenging the reinstatement of …

NCLT terminates insolvency resolution process against Logix Infra
1 month, 1 week ago

NCLT terminates insolvency resolution process against Logix Infra

Hindustan Times  

NOIDA: The national company law tribunal has terminated the ongoing corporate insolvency resolution process against the realty firm - Logix Infrastructure private limited - that was facing the proceedings since 2023. The February 6 order also termed all decisions taken by resolution professional Pawan Kumar Goyal after his appointment as “null and void”. The NCLT order that came in response …

NCLT Orders Disciplinary Proceedings Against Resolution Professional Of BYJU's, Says He Acted With Prejudice To Mislead Tribunal
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NCLT Orders Disciplinary Proceedings Against Resolution Professional Of BYJU's, Says He Acted With Prejudice To Mislead Tribunal

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The National Company Law Tribunal, Bengaluru bench comprising Justice K. Biswal and Ravichandran Ramasamy have held that that as per the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, there is no provision to 'provisionally' constitute the Committee of Creditors ; the CoC once constituted is final and cannot be revised or reconstituted by the Interim Resolution Professional /Resolution Professional without the interference …

Commercial Wisdom Of CoC To Distribute Amount Based On Security Interest Under Resolution Plan Cannot Be Interfered With: NCLAT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Commercial Wisdom Of CoC To Distribute Amount Based On Security Interest Under Resolution Plan Cannot Be Interfered With: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mita and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that commercial wisdom of the CoC to distribute the amount under the Resolution Plan based on security interest of the respective financial creditors cannot be interfered with provided provisions of the code are complied with. In the 16th meeting of the CoC …

IBC | Resolution Professional Dutybound To Ensure Resolution Plan Is Legally Compliant Before Placing It In CoC : Supreme Court
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IBC | Resolution Professional Dutybound To Ensure Resolution Plan Is Legally Compliant Before Placing It In CoC : Supreme Court

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While holding by a 2:1 majority that the proviso to Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is mandatory in nature, the Supreme Court recently observed that a Resolution Professional is obligated to ensure that a resolution plan placed before the Committee of Creditors is legally compliant.It was opined that when a resolution plan containing a combination that leads …

IBC | For Resolution Plan Involving Combination, Prior Approval Of Competition Commission Mandatory Before CoC Examination : Supreme Court
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IBC | For Resolution Plan Involving Combination, Prior Approval Of Competition Commission Mandatory Before CoC Examination : Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court on January 29, by 2:1 majority, observed that a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, containing a proposed combination, should only be placed before the Committee of Creditors, after it has been approved by the Competition Commission of India. This proviso talks about the approval of the resolution plan and its proviso reads as: “Provided …

NCLT directs disciplinary proceedings against Byjus' resolution professional
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NCLT directs disciplinary proceedings against Byjus' resolution professional

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The National Company Law Tribunal on Wednesday ordered a disciplinary proceeding against Byjus' resolution professional and nixed his direction to exclude Glas Trust and Aditya Birla Finance from the edtech's Committee of Creditors. The tribunal also cancelled the reconstitution of the Committee of Creditors of Byju's, carried out by the Interim Resolution Professional on August 31, 2024, in which Srivastava …

Withdrawal Of Liquidation Application Can Be Permitted When CoC Allows RP To File Application Seeking Extension Of CIRP Time Period: NCLAT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Withdrawal Of Liquidation Application Can Be Permitted When CoC Allows RP To File Application Seeking Extension Of CIRP Time Period: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mita and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that when the CoC has already taken decision to file an application for extension of CIRP time period and granting permission to publish Form G for third time, withdrawal of liquidation application by Adjudicating Authority can be permitted. The Adjudicating Authority dismissed …

Insolvency Application Against Personal Guarantor Is Maintainable U/S 60(1) Of IBC Even If No CIRP Process Is Pending Against CD: NCLAT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Insolvency Application Against Personal Guarantor Is Maintainable U/S 60(1) Of IBC Even If No CIRP Process Is Pending Against CD: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that an application under section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code against the personal guarantor is maintainable before the NCLT under section 60 of the code even if no CIRP or Liquidation process is initiated or pending against the corporate debtor before the NCLT. …

Claims Filed Subsequent To Cut-Off Date Shall Be Dealt With As Per Resolution Plan Approved By Adjudicating Authority: NCLAT
2 months, 1 week ago

Claims Filed Subsequent To Cut-Off Date Shall Be Dealt With As Per Resolution Plan Approved By Adjudicating Authority: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that claims filed subsequent to cut off date shall be dealt with as per Resolution Plan approved by the Adjudicating Authority. The SRA also filed reply to IA, pleading that as per approved Resolution Plan Clause 18.4 and 18.4, the Appellant is …

Unsuccessful Resolution Applicant Has No Locus To Challenge Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC: NCLT Kolkata
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Unsuccessful Resolution Applicant Has No Locus To Challenge Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC: NCLT Kolkata

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The NCLT Kolkata bench of Justice Bidisha Banerjee and D. Arvind has held that Unsuccessful Resolution Applicant has no locus standi to challenge the approval of Resolution Plan by the Committee of Creditors. The default stemmed from a Loan Agreement executed on July 26, 2019 between SREI Equipment and the corporate debtor under which a loan facility of Rs, 300 …

Resolution Applicant Whose Plan Was Rejected By CoC Can Participate In Freshly Issued Invitation For Expression Of Interest: NCLAT
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Resolution Applicant Whose Plan Was Rejected By CoC Can Participate In Freshly Issued Invitation For Expression Of Interest: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that once resolution plan including revised plan submitted by the resolution applicant is disapproved by the CoC, a fresh plan can be submitted by the same resolution applicant in a freshly issued invitation to expression of interest. IA No.1891 of 2024 was filed by the …

Rejection Of Belated And Contingent Claims By Resolution Professional Cannot Be Faulted: NCLAT
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Rejection Of Belated And Contingent Claims By Resolution Professional Cannot Be Faulted: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that when the claims have been filed belatedly after 548 days and that too the claims arise from damages and breach of contract which according to the Appellant is admittedly contingent, the RP's action to reject the claim by way of a reasoned reply to …

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024
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Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024

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Supreme Court Case Title: Ansal Crown Heights Flat Buyers Association vs. M/S. : Company Appeal No.231 of 2023 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal, New Delhi, comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra, has held that the Corporate Debtor cannot be absolved from its liability to discharge its Operational debt by the Insurance Company's payment to the Operational Creditor …

Application U/S 12A Of IBC Can Be Withdrawn By Resolution Professional Before It Is Heard Or Allowed: NCLAT
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Application U/S 12A Of IBC Can Be Withdrawn By Resolution Professional Before It Is Heard Or Allowed: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka has held that CIRP withdrawal application can be withdrawn by Resolution Professional before the application is heard and allowed. Thereafter, the MHIL was informed by the RP about the decision taken by the CoC regarding CIRP withdrawal and that an application under section 12A had also …

Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Once CoC Approves Resolution Plan Then No Claim Is To Be Entertained: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Indevar Pandey have reiterated that once the Committee of Creditor has approved the resolution plan, then no claim is to be entertained. Counsel for the Respondent stated that IBC is a time-bound process and drew attention to the case of M/s RPS Infrastructure Ltd. vs. …

Resolution Plan Approved By CoC Binds All Stakeholders Including Dissenting Financial Creditor: NCLAT
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3 months ago

Resolution Plan Approved By CoC Binds All Stakeholders Including Dissenting Financial Creditor: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra has held that the Resolution Plan which is approved in commercial wisdom of the CoC binds all stakeholders including the dissenting financial creditor. It was also argued that the Appellant being financial creditor having 6.64% voting share had no right or jurisdiction to challenge the decision of the …

Non-Admission Of Claim By Resolution Professional Cannot Be Challenged First Time In Appeal Before Appellate Tribunal: NCLAT
3 months ago

Non-Admission Of Claim By Resolution Professional Cannot Be Challenged First Time In Appeal Before Appellate Tribunal: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that non admission of claim in the Resolution Plan by the Resolution Plan if not challenged before the Adjudicating Authority cannot be challenged in the appeal before the NCLAT. The same Resolution Plan of Respondent Nos.2 and 3 approved by the Adjudicating Authority on 28.11.2019 …

Copy Of Other Prospective Resolution Applicants' Plans Cannot Be Shared When Suspended Management Is Also A Resolution Applicant: NCLAT
3 months ago

Copy Of Other Prospective Resolution Applicants' Plans Cannot Be Shared When Suspended Management Is Also A Resolution Applicant: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mitra has held that copy of the Resolution Plans submitted by other Prospective Resolution Applicants cannot be shared in advance with the suspended management of the corporate debtor when the suspended management is also a Resolution Applicant. It was further submitted that the CoC had approved the resolution …

Pendency Of Proceedings Before NCLT For Approval Of Scheme Of Arrangement Does Not Preclude Financial Creditor From Filing Petition U/S 7: NCLAT
3 months ago

Pendency Of Proceedings Before NCLT For Approval Of Scheme Of Arrangement Does Not Preclude Financial Creditor From Filing Petition U/S 7: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that the pendency of proceedings before the NCLT for approval of the scheme of arrangement does not preclude the Financial Creditor to proceed with Section 7 application. That the very fact that the Corporate Debtor during pendency of Section 7 application has …

Disbursement Of Non Fund-Based Facilities Cannot Be Refused By Lenders When Resolution Plan Contains Clause For Disbursement: NCLAT
3 months ago

Disbursement Of Non Fund-Based Facilities Cannot Be Refused By Lenders When Resolution Plan Contains Clause For Disbursement: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka has held that Non Fund Based facilities cannot be refused to be disbursed when the approved Resolution Plan contains a clause for their disbursement. On the other hand, the respondents submitted that the submission of the Appellants that they do not have any obligation to issue/ …

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

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

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Nominal Index: Harsh Mehta Versus Securities and Exchange Board of India and Ors., WRIT PETITION NO. 737, 783 of 2024 Mr. Gajjala Yoganand versus Mr. Birendra Kumar Agarwal and Ors., IA No.373 of 2024 in CP No.296/7/HDB/2022 M/s Avani Towers Private Limited vs. M/s Energy Properties Private Limited, IA No. Related Party Can't Be Allowed Backdoor Entry Into CoC On …

Insolvency process: RBI Deputy Guv pitches for enforceable code of conduct for CoC
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Insolvency process: RBI Deputy Guv pitches for enforceable code of conduct for CoC

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New Delhi, Dec 7 Reserve Bank Deputy Governor M Rajeshwar Rao on Saturday pitched for an enforceable code of conduct for the Committee of Creditors under the insolvency resolution process. Even when the resolution plan is agreed upon, Rao said there have been instances of non-participation in the CoC meetings and a lack of effective engagement, coordination or information exchange …

Approval Of Resolution Plan By CoC Cannot Be Interfered With Unless Section 30(2) Of Code Is Breached: NCLAT
3 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Decision To Consolidate CIRP Can Be Taken By CoC And Not By Suspended Director Of Corporate Debtors: NCLT Hyderabad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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The NCLT Hyderabad bench of Sri Rajeev Bhardwaj and Sri Sanjay Puri has affirmed that the decision to consolidate, or not, rests with the CoCs, who are not only better equipped to make such determinations but also have a vested interest in the outcome, and whose commercial wisdom is paramount in insolvency matters and beyond judicial review Brief Facts This …

No Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor Can Be Initiated Or Continued Over Claim Which Is Not Part Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Mumbai
3 months, 2 weeks ago

No Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor Can Be Initiated Or Continued Over Claim Which Is Not Part Of Resolution Plan: NCLT Mumbai

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The NCLT Mumbai bench of Anil Raj Chellan and Kuldip Kumar Kareer has affirmed that once a resolution plan is duly approved by the Adjudicating Authority under subsection of Section 31 of the Code, the claims as provided in the resolution plan shall stand frozen and will be binding on all stakeholders. the Corporate Debtor failed to hand over possession …

Fraudulent Initiation Of CIRP Can Be Set Aside By NCLAT While Hearing Appeal U/S 61: NCLAT New Delhi
3 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain,Mr. Naresh Salecha and Mr. Indevar Pandey has held that fraudulent initiation of the CIRP can be set aside by the NCLT or as a corollary by NCLAT also as they have jurisdiction to decide whether any proceeding under the code has been initiated fraudulently or not. 3 who happened to …

Information Memorandum Based On Which Resolution Plan Is Submitted And Approved By CoC Cannot Be Modified: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Information Memorandum Based On Which Resolution Plan Is Submitted And Approved By CoC Cannot Be Modified: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that Information Memorandum prepared by the Resolution Professional based on which the Resolution Plan was submitted and later approved by the CoC, cannot be modified.In this case, the allotment units to homebuyers were cancelled by the erstwhile management of the Corporate …

Application U/S 95 Cannot Be Rejected On Grounds Of Pendency Of One Time Settlement Proposal: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Application U/S 95 Cannot Be Rejected On Grounds Of Pendency Of One Time Settlement Proposal: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Mr. Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has held that pendency of One Time Settlement Proposal which is yet to be accepted, cannot be a ground to refuse initiation of insolvency process against the personal guarantors. Brief Facts These two appeals have been filed challenging the order passed by National …

IBC Weekly Round-Up [18th November To 24th November 2024]
3 months, 3 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 …

Revisiting Resolution Plan After Commencement Of Liquidation Process Is Against Principle Of Procedural Finality: NCLAT Chennai
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Revisiting Resolution Plan After Commencement Of Liquidation Process Is Against Principle Of Procedural Finality: NCLAT Chennai

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The National Company Law Appellate Chennai comprising of Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma, and Jatindranath Swain dismissed two appeals filed by the Corporate Debtor seeking to challenge the order of NCLT, Bangalore by which it was directed to be put into the liquidation process and second to challenge the order of the same tribunal which dismissed the prayer of the Appellant …

Allotment Of Commercial Space By Corporate Debtor Through Unregistered Allotment Letter Remains Their Asset, Can't Be Excluded From Resolution Plan: NCLAT
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Allotment Of Commercial Space By Corporate Debtor Through Unregistered Allotment Letter Remains Their Asset, Can't Be Excluded From Resolution Plan: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra has held that allotment of commercial spaces by the corporate debtor through unregistered documents like allotment letter, lease deed etc.cannot divest the CD of their ownership. That the Appellant-Nupur Garg, having been allotted commercial space, with regard to which, Lease Deed was also executed by the CD and …

Section 19(2) Application Can Be Preferred For Effective Conduct Of CIRP Despite Challenge To Admission Of CIRP: NCLAT
4 months ago

Section 19(2) Application Can Be Preferred For Effective Conduct Of CIRP Despite Challenge To Admission Of CIRP: NCLAT

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The NCLAT, Chennai bench comprising Justice Sharad Kumar Sharma and Jatindranath Swain has held that an application under section 19 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code is maintainable when the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process is admitted. The Tribunal observed that section 60 will not have a superseding effect to the provisions contained under section 19 read with section 14 for …

NCLAT Orders Refund Of Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues Paid By SRA Under Protest For Restoration Of Electricity Connection
4 months ago

NCLAT Orders Refund Of Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues Paid By SRA Under Protest For Restoration Of Electricity Connection

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The NCLAT bench comprising Justice Yogesh Khanna and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra has allowed the refund of pre-Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process electricity dues paid by the Successful Resolution Applicant. Thus the pre-CIRP dues by the appellant were paid under protest and under protection of the order of NCLT and thus it related to the revival of the Corporate Debtor in …

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

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
4 months, 1 week ago

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 …

Extinguishment Of Promoters' Personal Guarantees In Resolution Plan Is Valid If Plan Complies With IBC Provisions: NCLT Mumbai
4 months, 1 week ago

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

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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 …

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