NCLT Kolkata Allows CIRP Proceedings Despite PMLA Provisional Attachment Order

In a significant ruling, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kolkata, comprising Smt. Bidisha Banerjee (Judicial Member) and Shri D. Arvind (Technical Member), has upheld the admission of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) proceedings against Shree Mahalaxmi Corporation Pvt. Ltd. (the Corporate Debtor) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), despite a Provisional Attachment … Continue reading “NCLT Kolkata Allows CIRP Proceedings Despite PMLA Provisional Attachment Order”

Treatment and Priority of EPFO dues under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”)

The provisions Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 specifically provides for treatment for all sums due to any workman or employee from the provident fund, the pension fund and the gratuity fund. Further, in the present scenario there is much debate on the admissibility of the claim of EPFO under Sections 7Q and 14B for which … Continue reading “Treatment and Priority of EPFO dues under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”)”

Legal Remedies for Removal of Disqualification of Directors

As per the provisions mentioned in the Companies Act 2013, a director of a company can be disqualified for five years from the directorship of his/her company and also banned from joining any other organization as a director if his/her current organization fails to submit their financial statement for three years consecutively.

Real Solution for Real Estate Insolvencies

The major challenges in the insolvency resolution of real estate companies arise from the peculiarities of this sector, especially since the divergent interests of the allottees of the real estate projects do not align with the scheme of the CIRP.

Deciphering the Enigma of Interim Moratorium under IBC

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 brings in the concept of Interim Moratorium, which offers protection to individuals during the insolvency process.

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.

Unveiling The Dark Side of Subvention Scheme

Subvention schemes, brings to light incidents of harassment, and analyses how fraud continues to exist in the market despite regulatory interventions such as the NHB decision to end subvention schemes.

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.

Section 8 of RERA: Obligation of Authority consequent upon the lapse of or on the revocation of registration.

Section 8 of the RERA is an essential clause that guarantees the protection of homebuyers’ interests in the event that the registration of a real estate project is canceled or expires.

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.

CIRP proceedings could be initiated against both corporate co-borrowers, but the recovery of the same amount could not be made from both parties: SC

CIRP proceedings under section 7 can be initiated against corporate debtors who are co-borrowers but there can be no double recovery of the same amount from both.

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.