NCLT Kolkata Allows CIRP Proceedings Despite PMLA Provisional Attachment Order

In a significant ruling, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kolkata, comprising Smt. Bidisha Banerjee (Judicial Member) and Shri D. Arvind (Technical Member), has upheld the admission of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings against Shree Mahalaxmi Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (the Corporate Debtor) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), despite a Provisional Attachment … Continue reading “NCLT Kolkata Allows CIRP Proceedings Despite PMLA Provisional Attachment Order”

Catalyzing Compliance: Procedural Framework for Insolvency Professionals in Accessing Income Tax Portals for Corporate Debtors

The designation and subsequent empowerment of an Insolvency Professional (IP) within the framework of a Corporate Debtor entail an array of responsibilities primarily focused on the effective management of the corporate entity.

Understanding the interpretation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Interpreting the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and sheds light on its significance in shaping the insolvency and bankruptcy landscape in India.

Proposed Amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

The issues that are adversely affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the resolution process and for increasing the possibility of resolution, value of resolution plan, and ending timely resolution.

The attachment of assets by the ED under the PMLA Act is not permissible once a company has entered insolvency

Asset attachment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is critical in combating money laundering and criminal activities.

The Conundrum of Reverse Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

Reverse CIRP is still in an experimentation process and we should wait for more cases in which Reverse CIRP is applied and then observe its effect.

Insolvency Resolutions:  A special case for MSMEs

The government has introduced the pre-packaged insolvency resolution process (PPIRP) for MSMEs, which allows them to initiate an insolvency process with the approval of two-thirds of their creditors.

FUTURE OF MEDIATION IN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS

Being the least expensive and less time-consuming, Mediation is popular ADR in India. The mediator plays the role of a neutral party who helps the parties to have direct communication and assists in exploring the options and a mutually accepted agreement.

Section 33(5) of IBC doesn’t bar legal proceedings against a ship owned by Corporate Debtor in liquidation: Bombay HC

It is evident upon reading Section 33(5) that this clause merely forbids the filing of a lawsuit or other legal action against the Corporate Debtor. It in no way precludes the filing of a lawsuit or starting another legal action against a ship or vessel owned by the corporate debtor.

Proposed Amendment by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs

Proposed Amendments in a circular issued on 18.01.2023, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has proposed numerous changes in IBC.

Role of Mediation in the Insolvency Process

Specifically in insolvency proceedings, mediation as a tool can be employed to resolve issues and clear the bottleneck in the resolution process which had led to delays.

Cheque Bouncing Versus Insolvency– Whether proceedings under Section 138 and 141 of N.I. Act, 1881 can be initiated against Corporate Debtor during Moratorium period?

The institution or continuation of a proceeding of dishonour of cheque against company under the provisions of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1888 fall within the ambit of moratorium provision of the IBC.