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.
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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.
The practice of compassionate appointments
Compassionate appointments are not a vested right and a claim for a compassionate appointment cannot be entertained after a lapse of a considerable period of time since the death of the concerned individual.
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.
Service of Advance Copy of Applications to IBBI for Initiating CIRP under IBBI Rules, 2016
the advance copy of the Application for initiating CIRP under Section 7, Section 9, or Section 10 of IBC, 2016 needs to be served to the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Board of India.
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CASE LAW: MITTAL V. WESTBRIDGE VENTURES
Mittal v Westbridge Ventures, the Singapore Court of Appeal reviewed several fundamental arbitration law issues, including the proper law of arbitration agreements and determining whether law determines whether a particular case is arbitrable.
Artificial intelligence and the Indian legal system
In India, the use of AI in the legal industry is still in its early stages, but there is no doubt that it will play an increasingly important role in the future.
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.
Virtual Currencies Platform undergoing Insolvency in the Indian Scenario
The primary challenge to VC regulation is the uncertainty regarding their very nature– whether they can be considered goods, commodities, currencies, or property.
POST-RETIREMENT APPOINTMENTS: RIGHT OR WRONG?
most of the institutions that accommodate post-retirement appointees, such as the NHRC, lack autonomy with respect to staff appointment.
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.
Insolvency Resolutions: A special case for MSMEs
The government has introduced the pre-packaged insolvency resolution process (PPIRP) for MSMEs, which allows them to initiate an insolvency process with the approval of two-thirds of their creditors.
Is your house stuck in a stalled real estate project? How did homebuyers take on builders to get their houses?
Some of the legal remedies available for the homebuyers of stalled real estate projects against builders in case of disputes or grievances. Homebuyers can protect themselves from builders in India and ensure that they get their dream home without any hassles.
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.
Crypto Assets and Insolvency
the legal status of cryptocurrencies in India is still unclear, and the lack of clear regulation creates uncertainty for investors and businesses operating in the industry.