Period of Lockdown to be Excluded from Insolvency Process- NCLAT

The period of lockdown imposed by the Central Government in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak shall not be counted for the purposes of the time-line for any activity that could not be completed due to such lockdown.

Insolvency does not bar Criminal Action- Madras HC

There is a reaffirmation that the moratorium granted by the Court does not cover pending criminal litigation.

Sole proprietary Firm Cannot Initiate Insolvency

Initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process can be done in the name of the Individual who is the owner of a Sole Proprietorship.

Financial Creditors can Initiate Insolvency against Personal Guarantors under IBC

The new framework allows Creditors to continue recovery process with Personal Guarantor after completion of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process.

Role of Information Utility and NeSL in safeguarding Insolvency Process under the IBC

The NeSL was the first Information Utility service registered under the BBI Regulations, 2017 it is one of the three pillars of the IBC system.

How to execute RERA, NCDRC, and Consumer Court Order

The article speaks about the legal remedy or solution as to how an order passed by RERA or consumer court or others fixing any debts and liability can be executed or honored.

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

How to file claim before IRP upon Insolvency

All the creditors need to file a claim with the IRP regarding their debts under different forms which are provided in the schedule of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations, 2016.

Withdrawal of admitted Insolvency process/petition Essar Steel Case

An insolvency petition admitted u/s 7, 9 or 10 can only be withdrawn by the appellant with approval from 90% of the creditors.

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.

More NCLT benches to be set up with the increase in no. of insolvency cases

According to the various resources that central government is planning to increase the number of NCLT benches from 11 to 24.

Jurisdiction and Powers of NCLT

National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) were established due to the notification w.e.f. June 01, 2016, published by Ministry of corporate affairs.

Persons upon whom the Insolvency code is applied

The code is not applicable to corporates in finance sector. Thus no petition shall be entertained by NCLT filed against Banks, Financial Institutions, Insurance Company, Asset Reconstruction Company, Asset Reconstruction Company, Mutual Funds, Collective Investment Schemes or Pension Funds.

Defense by the Corporate Debtor

In case of financial creditor being an applicant to the insolvency process, an application would be made to Adjudicating Authority and a copy of such application would be sent to the corporate debtor.