Insolvency and bankruptcy code, 2016- A game changer

For India’s distressed debt, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (IBC) was a game-changing change. It developed a tool to revitalize struggling distressed debtors, heralding a shift from previous resolution and recovery methods.

Insolvency Process Versus Liquidation

Confused between the Insolvency Process & Liquidation? The procedure and differences between Insolvency Process and Liquidation is explained.

Supremacy of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

The code has helped the creditors to recover their amount from defunct companies and bring them back to their actual position. IBC was introduced so as to reduce India’s long-standing problem of NPAs.

6 Steps of Corporate Insolvency Process

CIRP is a process to determine the capability of repayment of the defaulted corporate. For this purpose, IRPs are appointed. They evaluate the assets and liabilities to determine the capability of repayment.

Rights of the borrower in case of harassments by the banks

If the debt recovery is based on erroneous information that led to the loss of your score, then you can file a defamation suit against the bank and recovery agency.

SARFAESI Act: A Brief Introduction

SARFAESI Act allows banks and financial institutions to recover their dues exceeding One Lakh Rupees by proceeding against secured assets of the borrower/guarantor without the intervention of the court/tribunals.

The Credit Information Companies and ‘Credit Score’

A credit history is considered as a record of a borrower’s repayment of debts. Being a record of the borrower’s credit history from numerous sources, including banks, credit card companies, collection agencies, and governments.

Status of claims that do not form part of the Resolution Plan

Claims that do not form part of the resolution plan will be extinguished on the date of the adjudicating authority’s acceptance of the resolution plan. This ruling has reaffirmed the IBC’s goal, which is for the Corporate Debtor to start over with a clean slate based on the resolution plan.

What constitutes a “Dispute” under the IBC as per the Supreme Court?

The Supreme Court clarified the code’s object while keeping legislative intent in mind. The court, through this judgement, has struck a balance between creditors’ rights and debtor companies’ remedies.

What does the Supreme Court say on the application of the Limitation Act to NCLT proceedings?

Since the Limitation Act is applicable to applications filed under Sections 7 and 9 of the Code from the inception of the Code, Article 137 of the Limitation Act gets attracted. “The right to sue”, therefore, accrues when a default occurs.

Is IBC unfair to Operational Creditors?

Homebuyers are now considered financial creditors, whereas operational creditors, who are from the business world, may have a better understanding of the industry but still lack those rights.

Claims, not part of Resolution Plan, gets exhausted

No further legal action shall be permissible by creditor, whose claim has been rendered unsatisfied as per the resolution plan.

Resolution Plan under IBC

Resolution applicants enter the CIRP and prepare “Resolution Plans,” which are effectively instruments for taking over a corporate debtor, paying its creditors’ debts, and completing its recovery and restructuring.

Registration of default with NESL not mandatory

The NCLT Kolkata Bench imposed a mandatory condition on all the financial creditors to file information of their record of default with the National E-Governance Services Ltd. (NESL).

REVERSE INSOLVENCY – GOOD FOR ALL (HOMEBUYERS & BUILDER)

Reverse Insolvency Under IBC laws, seems best solution for struck real estate projects and Reverse Insolvency concept is kind good for both homebuyer and builder