Developing Trends in the Indian Real Estate Market

The new trends of the Real Estate sector show a market that has learnt from its errors and is confident to make an increasing comeback with a focus of consumer welfare and diversification of market.

Govt May Change IBC Laws for Buyer Protection, Stricter Norms for Homebuyers

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs may soon likely to move amendments to the code, including protection for new buyers and tighter norms for home buyers in terms of taking developers to the NCLT.

Government Announces RS. 25,000 Crore Relief Fund for Homebuyers

The government has shown grave concern regarding pendency in the real estate sector and announced a government-funded stress fund for unfinished projects.

Karnataka HC stays on NCLT order against Flipkart

Flipkart approached the Karnataka High Court for a stay on the CIRP process initiated by the NCLT. Further,  the Karnataka High Court stayed the CIRP process.

Government’s new policy for Insolvency process

The union cabinet in its meeting has given approval to 7 new amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC) which will allow the government to stick to strict timelines, and along with that, maximize the value of an insolvent entity from the resolution plan as a going concern.

Can Corporate Insolvency resolution process be initiated against a government undertaking?

Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) cannot be initiated against government undertakings as it will defeat the very purpose of the provisions stated in article 12 of the constitution of India.

How Insolvency can be initiated by corporate debtor against itself?

How can a corporate person file for insolvency? the insolvency process for section 10 application, the fees, documents required and other details required to file such an insolvency petition.

Moratorium period u/s 14 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, is not applicable on the criminal proceedings under prevention of money laundering Act

Moratorium Period under section 14 of the code shall not apply upon such proceedings under the prevention of money laundering act.

Whatsapp admissible as valid demand notice or pre-existing dispute under IBC

The Hon’ble NCLAT held the validity of the demand notice sent through whatsapp messenger app wherein the blue tick on the text implies the acceptance of the communication.

Move to increase efficiency of IBC: Renewal of NCLT Benches

Steps like the appointment of new judges and revamping the whole infrastructure of few NCLT benches shall prove to improve the current status of IBC cases being filed in the nation.

Extension of limitation period for application under IBC

The time period of limitation can be extended by various modes, one of them is mere admission of debt. If the corporate debtor admits the debt on some later day then the time period of limitation shall be counted from that day.

Retention of directors by resolution applicant does make resolution ineligible

If the resolution applicant wants to retain any of the directors of the corporate debtor the resolution applicant is allowed to retain if the plan proposes the maximum valuation of assets.

NCLT may override the order under PMLA

Money laundering is the term generally used to describe the process by which an individual/entity acquires a property through criminal conduct or illegal means and shows the source of acquisition of the same property as a legal one.

Recovery of Money through Insolvency Laws

If any company is not making the payment as per agreed terms, then an insolvency petition may be filed u/s 7 or 9 based upon the facts, before NCLT to initiate the insolvency proceedings.