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IBC v. PMLA: NCLT Affirms Jurisdictional Limits, Declines to Unfreeze ED-Attached Bank Account
NCLT reaffirms that the IBC cannot override PMLA enforcement; RPs must approach the PMLA authority to unfreeze attached assets.
Feb 284 min read
IBC Overrides Tax Laws: NCLAT Declares Government Dues as Operational Debt
NCLAT upholds IBC’s supremacy over tax laws, ruling that government tax dues do not qualify as secured debt in insolvency proceedings.
Feb 82 min read
Literal v. Purposive Interpretation of Statutes: The Supreme Court, in a 2:1 Majority, Upholds Literal Interpretation of Section 31(4) of the IBC, With Dissent Favouring a Purposive Approach
A Supreme Court ruling reignites the debate on literal vs. purposive statutory interpretation, shaping the future of insolvency law.
Feb 78 min read
NCLT Mumbai: CIRP Application Dismissed Due to Pre-Existing Dispute and Bar Under Section 10A of the IBC
NCLT Mumbai dismisses CIRP application, citing a pre-existing dispute and the Section 10A COVID-19 moratorium under the IBC.
Feb 13 min read
Strict Interpretation of Section 101 of the IBC: NCLAT Says No Scope for Extending Moratorium Beyond 180 Days
NCLAT rules that the moratorium under Section 101 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is mandatory and cannot exceed 180 days.
Jan 314 min read
IBC Moratorium v. EPFO Claims: NCLAT Rejects Late Provident Fund Dues in CIRP Proceedings
The NCLAT rules that EPFO’s late claims in insolvency cases are barred under the IBC moratorium, reinforcing finality in CIRP resolutions.
Jan 223 min read
NCLT: No Jurisdiction Under Section 95 of the IBC Without CIRP Against Corporate Debtor
NCLT holds that in absence of CIRP against the corporate debtor, Section 95 proceedings against the personal guarantor are not maintainable.
Jan 34 min read
IBC and Limitation Law: A Strict Interpretation of Creditor Rights
NCLAT reinforces strict limitation rules under IBC, rejecting condonation pleas and upholding creditor autonomy in insolvency cases.
Jan 24 min read
Supreme Court’s Interpretation of Financial Debt under the IBC
The Supreme Court clarifies financial debt under the IBC, recognising obligations in a Deed of Hypothecation as enforceable guarantees.
Dec 31, 20244 min read
Fate of Decree Holders under IBC: Bombay High Court Upholds Finality of Approved Resolution Plan over Enforceability of Decree
Decree Holders' claims under IBC are subject to the resolution plan's finality, ensuring extinguishment of unaddressed pre-approval dues.
Dec 16, 20244 min read
Investor Protection v. Regulatory Balance: Bombay High Court Upholds SEBI’s Delisting Regulations Under IBC
The Bombay High Court affirms the IBC’s primacy over SEBI rules, balancing delisting regulations with insolvency resolution objectives.
Dec 14, 20245 min read
Personal Guarantors in CIRP: NCLAT Explains that Guarantors’ Eligibility as Financial Creditors Under IBC is Conditional on Debt Discharge
Personal guarantors can claim creditor rights in CIRP only after discharging liabilities, ensuring fair voting rights for secured creditors.
Dec 12, 20244 min read
NCLAT: Sale of Corporate Debtor as Going Concern Prevails Over Scheme of Arrangement
The NCLAT Chennai upheld the priority of selling a corporate debtor as a going concern, aligning with the IBC's goals of value maximisation.
Nov 23, 20244 min read
[NCLAT – New Delhi] Decision on the Applicability of Interim Moratorium to Partnership Firm’s Assets Where a Partner is a Personal Guarantor
NCLAT clarifies that an interim moratorium under s. 96 applies only to the personal debts of a guarantor, not to partnership assets.
Oct 31, 20243 min read
NCLAT Clarifies Exclusion of Cancelled Leasehold Rights from CIRP Assets
The NCLAT ruled that assets excluded before CIRP initiation, like cancelled leasehold plots, cannot be included in the corporate resolution
Sep 30, 20243 min read
NCLAT Decision on Distribution Priorities Under the IBC
NCLAT confirms in Times Innovative Media case: unsecured financial creditors precede operational creditors in IBC liquidation order.
Sep 27, 20244 min read
Personal Insolvency: Recent Judicial Interpretations
Exploring key court rulings that shape personal insolvency laws in India, focusing on debtor-creditor dynamics and legal frameworks.
Sep 26, 202415 min read
Section 12A of IBC: A Pathway for Regaining Business Control
Section 12A under IBC allows businesses to settle insolvency, regain control, and avoid liquidation through creditor-approved resolutions.
Sep 20, 202410 min read
NCLAT Rejects Secured Status for Tax Dues Under MPVAT in Insolvency Proceedings
NCLAT rules MPVAT tax dues cannot be classified as secured debt in insolvency, reinforcing IBC's creditor hierarchy and priority rules.
Sep 17, 20243 min read
Debt Detox: Clean Slate, New Fate?
Explore the Clean Slate Theory under the IBC, detailing how resolution plans can offer companies a fresh start by extinguishing past claims.
Sep 16, 202414 min read