Understanding the interpretation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Interpreting the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 and sheds light on its significance in shaping the insolvency and bankruptcy landscape in India.

Proposed Amendments in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

The issues that are adversely affecting the efficiency and effectiveness of the resolution process and for increasing the possibility of resolution, value of resolution plan, and ending timely resolution.

The Authority Of The Nclt To Review Itself

The reviewing court can reverse the original decision or amend it as needed. With the passing of time, the judiciary has been paving the way for clearing the doubt regarding the power to review and recall.

The attachment of assets by the ED under the PMLA Act is not permissible once a company has entered insolvency

Asset attachment by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) is critical in combating money laundering and criminal activities.

Threshold limit of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process as per NCLT

There is no specific threshold limit for the NCLT Delhi under the IBC 2016. The IBC provides that a financial creditor, operational creditor, or the corporate debtor itself can initiate the insolvency resolution process with the NCLT.

The Conundrum of Reverse Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process

Reverse CIRP is still in an experimentation process and we should wait for more cases in which Reverse CIRP is applied and then observe its effect.

How IBC can be helpful to Start-Up?

The fast track process which can be initiated by a creditor or the corporate debtor itself cuts down the time taken to complete an insolvency resolution to almost half as compared to the regular process under the IBC.

Promoters toiling with Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

Main reasons for the delay is the spate of litigations by the promoters. Once the CIRP order is passed, the promoters get into the action with the sole objective of getting back the company at a cheaper price.

Lease Premium & Lease Rent not included in Explanation to Section 14(1)(D) of the IBC, 2016

The lease premium and rent given to the Corporate Debtor are not included in Section 14(1)(D) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.

NCLT’s discretion while admitting Section 7 Applications– A Vidarbha Judgement Outlook

An application filed to initiate CIRP against the petitioners under Section 7(2) of the IBC Vidarbha Industries Power Limited v. Axis Bank Limited.

FUTURE OF MEDIATION IN INSOLVENCY PROCEEDINGS

Being the least expensive and less time-consuming, Mediation is popular ADR in India. The mediator plays the role of a neutral party who helps the parties to have direct communication and assists in exploring the options and a mutually accepted agreement.

Whether IBC prevails over Custom Act?

The IBC would prevail over The Customs Act, to the extent that once the moratorium is imposed in terms of Sections 14 or 33(5) of the IBC, as the case may be, the respondent authority has a limited jurisdiction to assess/determine the quantum of custom duty and other levies.

Artificial Intelligence and Insolvencies

Machine learning, deep learning, artificial neural networks, rule-based expert systems, and natural language processing are a few examples of artificial intelligence technologies employed in worldwide insolvency and bankruptcy processes.

NEW CHALLENGES IN THE IBC WATERFALL MECHANISM

A key element that differentiates the IBC from previous legislation governing corporate insolvency is the distribution waterfall in the event of liquidation.

Interim Finance – A Source of Operational Funding under IBC

interim finance can be raised by the resolution professional appointed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The resolution professional is authorized to raise interim finance after obtaining approval from the Committee of Creditors (CoC).