Arbitration Overview: Meaning and Importance

Arbitration is a form of dispute resolution which make both the parties mutually agree on the procedure of arbitration. Arbitration the most efficient form of remedy for settlement of dispute as it saves a lot of time and resources.

Arbitration: Rising alternative dispute resolution mechanism

The resolution of a dispute via an arbitration mechanism saves time and cost. The proceedings are conducted as agreed by the parties or accordingly. However, if the parties are not satisfied with the award, then it can be challenged also.

Limitation and Insolvency Laws (IBC)

The apex court held that the Code isn’t a machinery for recovery though its usage in several perspectives still be within the nature of a recovery system.

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.

Cheque Bounce cases under NI Act, are covered under moratorium u/s 14 of IBC

Calcutta High Courts held that moratorium under Section 14 of IBC also includes criminal proceedings for cheque bounce cases under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, thus parallel proceedings against a corporate debtor cannot be allowed.

Allotees are Financial Creditors : Supreme Court

Under Section 7 of the IBC, this amendment allowed the home buyer to initiate insolvency proceedings against defaulting Promoters. However, the Insolvency Amendment 2018 was challenged in the Supreme Court of India by approximately 200 realtors.

THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016: AN OVERVIEW

IBC was introduced to reorganise, restructure or to consolidate the existing framework into a single law for the purpose of Insolvency and Bankruptcy.

Assocham requests Finance Ministry to re-impose moratorium under IBC

Due to the outbreak of Second wave of Coronavirus, Assocham has requested the finance ministry to re-impose a moratorium on bringing debt-ridden firms to NCLT under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) until December 2021.

Aggrieved homebuyers should approach NCLT or RERA?

NCLT and RERA have different functioning and approach to tackle cases of homebuyers, often homebuyers are confused on which remedy to choose.

How NCLT through IBC can help homebuyers to get refund from defaulting Builders

Hon’ble SC clarified the position of the homebuyers similar to that of a “financial creditor” under the IBC, after this the homebuyers were at a par with banks and financial institutions.

IBC vs SARFAESI Act

The IBC is favoured over the SARFAESI Act, primarily because it offers a quick solution and is also effective in reviving the company and safeguarding the interests of all stakeholders.

An Operational Creditor with an Arbitral Award can proceed as a Decree Holder

The National Company Law Tribunal has paved the way for operational creditors to revive their debt and proceed as decree holder.

Relief for Homebuyers! Extension of Moratorium implies no action under SARFAESI

The RBI has decided to extend the moratorium period for another 3 months. This move of the RBI is laudable from the perspective of individual homebuyers.

Lack of Execution under RERA- Another roadblock for Homebuyers

The time period of paying the money lapsed, few more months also went by chasing the builder to pay the money as per RERA order but all this begged no results and Homebuyers are forced to knock on the doors of RERA Authority again.