IBC- Every Attempt Has To Be First Made To Revive The Concern And Make It A Going Concern, Liquidation Being The Last Resort: Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

IBC- Every Attempt Has To Be First Made To Revive The Concern And Make It A Going Concern, Liquidation Being The Last Resort: Supreme Court

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Every attempt has to be first made to revive the concern and make it a going concern, liquidation being the last resort, the Supreme Court observed while upholding NCLT order permitting withdrawal of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.The bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna observed that an adjudicating authority under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can. Every attempt has to be first made to revive the concern and make it a going concern, liquidation being the last resort, the Supreme Court observed while upholding NCLT order permitting withdrawal of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. The bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao, BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna observed that an adjudicating authority under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code can allow withdrawal of CIRP proceedings on an application made by the applicant with the approval of 90% voting share of the Committee of Creditors. Every attempt has to be first made to revive the concern and make it a going concern, liquidation being the last resort.

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IBBI asks resolution professionals to be more open about losses carried forward
5 days, 8 hours ago

IBBI asks resolution professionals to be more open about losses carried forward

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New Delhi: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has told debt resolution professionals to be more open about bankrupt companies’ past losses that can be carried forward, helping attract fresh investments into the company. The idea is that greater disclosures about ‘carry forward’ of past losses, which will lower future tax liability of the company, could result in more …

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 …

When Debt Is Not Unequivocally Admitted By Corporate Debtor, Application U/S 9 Of IBC Must Not Be Entertained: NCLAT
3 weeks, 2 days ago

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 …

IBC Weekly Round-Up [17th February-23rd February 2025]
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IBC Weekly Round-Up [17th February-23rd February 2025]

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Nominal Index: BANK OF BARODA v. FAROOQ ALI KHAN & ORS., CIVIL APPEAL NO. Case Title: Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd. vs. Chirag Rejendrakumar Shah Case Number: Company Appeal No.242 of 2025 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal New Delhi bench comprising Justice Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka have re-iterated that that liquidation of the Corporate Debtor should …

Corporate Debtor Immune From Prosecution Under PMLA Post Approval Of Resolution Plan: Delhi High Court
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Corporate Debtor Immune From Prosecution Under PMLA Post Approval Of Resolution Plan: Delhi High Court

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The Delhi High Court bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora has held that in accordance with Section 32A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, a Corporate Debtor that has successfully undergone a resolution process under Section 31 of the IBC shall not be prosecuted for offences committed prior to the commencement of the CIRP. Arguments Dr. Abhishek Manu …

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 …

Economic Survey 2025: IBC nudging companies to resolve their distress early
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Economic Survey 2025: IBC nudging companies to resolve their distress early

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The Economic Survey 2024-25 lavished praise on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for transforming the behaviour of distressed companies, highlighting that the law has acted as a deterrent, encouraging many firms to resolve their financial distress early in order to avoid the consequences of a resolution process. they are resolving when default is imminent, on receipt of a notice for …

Decision To Liquidate Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Faulted When Revival Is Not A Viable Option: NCLAT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Decision To Liquidate Corporate Debtor Cannot Be Faulted When Revival Is Not A Viable Option: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha and Mr. Indevar Pandey has held that when it becomes clear that revival is not a viable option, a decision taken by the CoC to liquidate the corporate debtor cannot be faulted. Thereafter, the Adjudicating Authority ordered the liquidation of the corporate debtor after a decision was …

Withdrawal Of Liquidation Application Can Be Permitted When CoC Allows RP To File Application Seeking Extension Of CIRP Time Period: NCLAT
1 month, 3 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 …

Liquidation Proceeds Must Be Distributed Amongst Secured Creditors Based On Admitted Claims U/S 53 Of IBC: NCLAT
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Liquidation Proceeds Must Be Distributed Amongst Secured Creditors Based On Admitted Claims U/S 53 Of IBC: NCLAT

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The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan and Mr. Barun Mita has held that liquidation proceeds must be distributed as per section 53 of the IBC based on admitted claims of the respective secured creditors and cannot be distributed on the basis of security interest of different Secured Creditors. '2017 where it was held that inter se priority …

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

Insolvency claims: Pre-NCLT mediation needs a mindset shift in its favour
2 months, 1 week ago

Insolvency claims: Pre-NCLT mediation needs a mindset shift in its favour

Live Mint  

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India has recommended the addition of a stage for voluntary mediation in insolvency cases filed by operational creditors, based on the findings of its expert committee and the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI. The addition of the stage for voluntary mediation, under the provisions of the Mediation Act, will help parties reach …

Application U/S 95(1) Of IBC Against Personal Guarantor Not Maintainable In Absence Of CIRP Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor: NCLT Kolkata
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Application U/S 95(1) Of IBC Against Personal Guarantor Not Maintainable In Absence Of CIRP Proceedings Against Corporate Debtor: NCLT Kolkata

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The National Company Law Tribunal Kolkata bench comprising Justice Bidisha Banerjee and Shri Balraj Joshi has held that an application under Section 95 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code for initiating insolvency proceedings against a personal guarantor is not maintainable before the NCLT if no Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process or liquidation proceeding has been initiated or is pending against the …

Annual Digest Of IBC Cases: 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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 …

IBC Monthly Digest: December 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

IBC Monthly Digest: December 2024

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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, …

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024
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Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

Live Law  

As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench, Doubts Precedent Case: DBS Bank Ltd Singapore v. Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd and another In this case, a bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna …

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code : Important Judgments By Supreme Court In 2024

Live Law  

As the year 2024 nears its end, LiveLaw brings to you a summary of important Supreme Court judgments of the year rendered in connection with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Supreme Court Refers To Larger Bench, Doubts Precedent Case: DBS Bank Ltd Singapore v. Ruchi Soya Industries Ltd and another In this case, a bench comprising Justice Sanjiv Khanna …

IBC Weekly Round-Up: 16th December -20th December 2024
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IBC Weekly Round-Up: 16th December -20th December 2024

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NCLAT 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. 7303, 7304 of 2024 The NCLAT New Delhi bench of Justice Ashok Bhushan, Mr. Barun Mitra and Mr. Arun Baroka has …

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

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 …

SBI-led committee to be set up to formulate new list of large stressed accounts with banks for resolution under IBC
3 months, 1 week ago

SBI-led committee to be set up to formulate new list of large stressed accounts with banks for resolution under IBC

Live Mint  

The government has decided to set up a committee under the State Bank of India chairman to examine and submit a fresh list of stressed accounts with banks for transfer to NCLT and bolster the resolution pipeline This would be in addition to the top 20 accounts identified by banks earlier for admission at the NCLT. During the meeting, Nagaraju …

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

NCLT member crunch slows down bankruptcy resolution
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NCLT member crunch slows down bankruptcy resolution

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A 30% shortage of key members at India’s bankruptcy courts is slowing the process of debt resolution, according to official data. Twenty-two businesses have found debt resolution under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code in October-November period of this year, against 47 in the year-ago period, provisional public data from Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India showed. And in …

Establishing “Pre-Existence Disputes” Under The IBC Regime
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Limitation Period For Both Corporate Debtor And Personal Guarantor Will Commence From Same Date: NCLT Hyderabad
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Limitation Period For Both Corporate Debtor And Personal Guarantor Will Commence From Same Date: NCLT Hyderabad

Live Law  

The NCLT Hyderabad bench of Sri Rajeev Bhardwaj and Sri Sanjay Puri has held that the Personal Guarantor should be treated on an equal legal footing with the Corporate Debtor, as it is clearly established by the law that the liability of Corporate Debtor and Personal Guarantor are co-extensive in nature. The petitioner submitted that the Guarantee Agreement is a …

Application U/S 7 Of IBC Cannot Be Admitted In Absence Of Debt And Default: NCLAT New Delhi
3 months, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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
3 months, 3 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]
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 …

Property In Possession Of Corporate Debtor Sold When Petition U/S 7 Of IBC Was In Consideration Cannot Be Excluded From Assets: NCLAT
3 months, 3 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 …

Insolvency board moves to limit liquidators’ discretion
4 months 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
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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

Live Law  

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 …

The Insolvency Code’s progress: From deep haircuts to fuller recoveries
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

IBC Shall Prevail Over TRAI Act, Any Penalty Imposed By TRAI To Be Recovered As Per Scheme Of IBC: NCLAT
4 months, 2 weeks ago

IBC Shall Prevail Over TRAI Act, Any Penalty Imposed By TRAI To Be Recovered As Per Scheme Of IBC: NCLAT

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, Barun Mitra and Arun Baroka held that the IBC being a special statute and having a non-obstante clause under section 238 of the IBC shall prevail over the TRAI Act therefore any penalty imposed by the TRAI on the corporate debtor would be recovered as per the scheme of the IBC. …

Jet Airways liquidation: A wake-up call for India’s insolvency code
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Jet Airways liquidation: A wake-up call for India’s insolvency code

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Supreme Court’s decision ordering the liquidation of Jet Airways, once India’s leading airline, has provided sufficient fodder for bankruptcy experts urging for an overhaul of India’s insolvency framework. JKC’s repeated non-compliance with the terms of the resolution plan caused the value of the plan to diminish significantly," said Devesh Dubey, senior associate at Sanjay RPK Law, a …

NCLAT Rejects Resolution Plan of Bishwanath Traders & Investment Ltd. under Section 29A of IBC
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NCLAT Rejects Resolution Plan of Bishwanath Traders & Investment Ltd. under Section 29A of IBC

Live Law  

The NCLAT New Delhi Bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and Barun Mitra held that the eligibility/ineligibility of Successful Resolution Applicant under section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has to be seen on the date of submission of Resolution Plan. The tribunal found that when the Corporate Debtor was registered as MSME on 22.05.2022, the benefit of Section …

Liquidation Is Last Resort, Broader Public Interest In Resolving Corporate Insolvency Should Be Taken Into Account: NCLT Kolkata
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

Live Law  

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, …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 22nd July 2024 To 28th July 2024
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Half Yearly Digest Of IBC Cases : January To June,2024
8 months, 1 week 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 …

NCLT Kochi: Creditors Can't Initiate Insolvency Proceedings Against Personal Guarantor Without Establishing Independent Default By CD
8 months, 3 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
8 months, 3 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 …

IBBI proposes amendments to insolvency rules; seeks public comments
9 months 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 …

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

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 03rd June 2024 To 09th June 2024

Live Law  

HIGH COURTS Official Liquidator Must Adhere To Ethical Principles And Fairness To Discharge Their Duties Under IBC: Delhi High Court Case Title: Sundaresh Bhat vs Insolvency And Bankruptcy Board of India Case No. 105, 106, 990 of 2024 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal Delhi, comprising Mr. Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain, Mr. Naresh Salecha, and Mr. Indevar Pandey held that …

Preferential Transaction Under Section 43 Of IBC, Fraudulent Intent Need Not To Be Proved : NCLT Mumbai
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Preferential Transaction Under Section 43 Of IBC, Fraudulent Intent Need Not To Be Proved : NCLT Mumbai

Live Law  

The National Company Law Tribunal Mumbai Bench-I of Justice Shri V.G. Accordingly, these transactions squarely falls within the deeming fiction provided in section 43 of the Code.” Brief Facts: The matter pertained to several applications filed by the Resolution Professional, Mr. Ankur Kumar, of M/s Mahavir Roads and Infrastructure Private Limited. It was contended that transactions between the Corporate Debtor …

Once Resolution Plan Is Approved By NCLT, Corporate Entity Starts With Clean Slate : Calcutta High Court
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Once Resolution Plan Is Approved By NCLT, Corporate Entity Starts With Clean Slate : Calcutta High Court

Live Law  

The Calcutta High Court bench of Justice Sugato Majumdar held that after the insolvency proceeding is over and the resolution plan is duly approved by the National Company Law Tribunal, the corporate entity starts with a clean slate on rejuvenation. This led to the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, by the …

Weekly Digest Of IBC Cases: 13th To 19th May 2024
10 months 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. …

Ambiguities In Uploading Of NCLT Orders, Requirement Of Enclosing Certified Copies With Appeal : Supreme Court Seeks IBBI Clarification
10 months, 1 week ago

Ambiguities In Uploading Of NCLT Orders, Requirement Of Enclosing Certified Copies With Appeal : Supreme Court Seeks IBBI Clarification

Live Law  

The Supreme Court issued notice to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India, inter-alia, on the requirement to obtain a certified copy of the order and attach the same with the appeal. The Bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta has issued notice considering that there is “considerable ambiguity” in certain issues concerning the service of the orders passed …

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Zee’s Subhash Chandra
11 months ago

NCLT orders insolvency proceedings against Zee’s Subhash Chandra

Hindustan Times  

The National Company Law Tribunal on Monday initiated insolvency proceedings against Subhash Chandra, founder and chairman emeritus of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., following a plea by Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd. Chandra acted as a personal guarantor for a loan to Essel Group's Vivek Infracon Pvt, PTI Subhash Chandra launched Zee Entertainment, considered to be the pioneer of television entertainment industry …

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