Withdrawal of money by directors during the CIRP, to attract criminal offence: NCLAT

Withdrawal of money by a Company director from the accounts of the company during the CIRP, the same will attract criminal proceedings against the Directors

Insolvency Process starts against Rohtas Projects

This article is all about the insolvency process which has been initiated which may include filing of claims, acceptance of claims, making of the committee of creditors and resolution plan

NCLAT: CIRP can be initiated against a Company whose name has been Struck off from the Registrar of Companies

The NCLAT has affirmed that a request for the initiation of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process(CIRP) under sections 7 and 9.

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.

Check if you need to file a claim for company facing insolvency process

In order to avoid rejection of the claims, the filing of claim should be done by an expert person having knowledge of Insolvency laws. 

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.

Liabilities of the directors or Promoters or partners during or before the Insolvency Resolution Process

The powers of the management of controlling the assets of the Corporate Debtor or Company is transferred to the Resolution Professional or the liquidator as the case may be.

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.

SC resorts to Article 142 of the Constitution to cut short IBC technicalities to benefit home-buyers

The Apex Court used its authority under Article 142 to allow the CIRP proceedings to be withdrawn and to adjudicate all outstanding issues between the parties in the greater interest of the homebuyers.

Putting Resolution Professionals under the spotlight: The latest IBC Amendments

The resolution professional (RP), appointed under the Code, is at the heart of these endeavors and has the mandate to complete this process in a time-bound manner.

Supreme Court holds that section 7(5) Of IBC is discretionary

VIPL sought for a stay on the proceedings before the NCLT on the pretext of pendency of proceeding before the Supreme Court and resultantly, VIPL was unable to realize a substantial sum of Rs. 1730 crores which would enable the Appellant to clear the debt towards Axis Bank.

Rejection of claims to be notified to financial creditors in appeals as well: SC

Directing the Appellate Tribunal to reconsider the matter, the apex court said that the NCLAT must have notified the bank (Financial Creditor) before closing the CIRP initiated by the NCLT.

IBC Pecuniary Threshold: – Interest Component to Be Merged with Principal Debt?

The interest component can include in the principal debt to acquire a minimum threshold limit i.e., 1 crore if delayed payment stipulated in the agreement or invoice.

CoC is empowered to consider revised financial offers keeping in mind the time limit set out by law: NCLAT

The NCLAT had to decide whether the NCLT/CoC may provide resolution applicants repeated chances to alter their individual resolution plans and whether the CoC was authorised to entertain fresh or revised resolution plans without exhausting available bids.