Economic Survey: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code dramatically reduced time for resolution of Stressed Assets

Laws relating to IBC that caused inadequate and ineffective results with undue delays has proven its success by a dramatic reduction for resolution of stressed assets at an average of 340 days as compared 4.3 years in the era before the IBC as per the most Economic Survey. 

How to withdraw application under section-12A of the Insolvency and bankruptcy code, 2016

The Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code (Second Amendment) Act, 2018, the NCLT has been granted powers under Regulation 30A read with section 12A

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.

Voluntary Liquidation under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

The voluntary winding up or voluntary liquidation, as the code defines, of the company can take place under section 59 of the IBC.

Key Highlights on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

A detailed article on Key highlights of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 by Insolvency Professionals.

Difference between Insolvency and Bankruptcy

Insolvency is just the state where the financial inability is reached whereas the bankruptcy is the realization and announcement of that the state of being insolvent.

Liquidation under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Earlier the winding up of the company was initiated and conducted under the Companies Act, 1956 while the same has got annulled after the advent of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Exemption from the strict adherence to the timeline of 270 days of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

The Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process has to be completed in 180 days along with the provision of 90 days of extension or maximum allowed time is 270 days.

Applicability of the limitation act on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

The Limitation Act will be applied upon any application or petition or claim or appeal is filed before the adjudicating authority or tribunal i.e. NCLT or NCLAT.

Should Home Buyer under RERA be given preference under Insolvency And Bankruptcy Code, 2016

IBC and RERA Act, enacted in 2016, appear to be pitted against each other as far as protecting the interests of bankers and home buyers are concerned.

One homebuyer alone can proceed against the builder to Bankruptcy Court

President Ram Nath Kovind has given his nod to promulgate an ordinance amending the insolvency law, recognising homebuyers as financial creditors to real estate developers.