Formation and composition of the committee of creditors under IBC, 2016

The Committee of Creditors (CoC) is the preeminent dynamic body in a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). Choices with respect to the organization of the corporate borrower are taken at the gatherings of the Committee, in light of a dominant part vote of the individuals.

Conundrum on concept of subordinate charge in CIRP under IBC

Introduction of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has decreased the idea of Subordinate Charge as Form H and Section 53 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“IBC”) recognizes only secured creditors.

Filing of claims under IBC

If any individual has any outstanding claims against an organization and the said organization has been exposed to CIRP, the primary thing that must be finished by such bank immediately is to document his/her cases before any IRP/RP.

IBC to predede over PMLA: NCLAT

This isn’t the first time the NCLAT has ruled that, IBC rules take precedence over other laws, such as the attachment of corporate debtor’s assets under the PMLA.

Resolution Plan under IBC

Resolution applicants enter the CIRP and prepare “Resolution Plans,” which are effectively instruments for taking over a corporate debtor, paying its creditors’ debts, and completing its recovery and restructuring.

Group Insolvency- The Future of Successful Resolution under IBC

It is advisable to the creditors to make a plea of initiating Group Insolvency while filing an application for initiation of CIRP against a corporate debtor.

Why Filing of Claim is Necessary under IBC

Filing Claim under IBC- It becomes very important to understand why every creditor should file their claims?

Relief for Creditors – NCLAT paves way for extending the period of limitation

The limitation period cannot be extended, given the statutory provision under Section 19 of the Limitation Act as the Corporate Debtor has made part payment after expiration of the period of limitation.

Implications of cheque bounce under Insolvency Laws (IBC)

Cheque bouncing is also the default in making payment of debt, and petition under IBC laws may be admitted

Insolvency Proceedings Limited to Individual Project and not other Projects of Real Estate Company: NCLAT

The NCLAT held that CIRP against Real Estate Company shall be limited to Project concerned and will not affect other projects of the developers.

Period of Lockdown to be Excluded from Insolvency Process- NCLAT

The period of lockdown imposed by the Central Government in the wake of COVID-19 outbreak shall not be counted for the purposes of the time-line for any activity that could not be completed due to such lockdown.

Reverse CIRP under IBC- A boon or Curse for the Homebuyers?

Earlier the allottees had an option of claiming refund of the entire amount. But under the reverse CIRP, the allottees will not be able to claim the refund.

Decisions taken by the committee of Creditors are Business plans which are Non-Justiciable: NCLAT

As per the settled law there is no law or provision which states that either the Adjudicating or the Appellate Authority has the powers to question the resolution plan approved by the COC until and unless the same is barred by some irregularity. 

Withdrawal of money by directors during the CIRP, to attract criminal offence: NCLAT

Withdrawal of money by a Company director from the accounts of the company during the CIRP, the same will attract criminal proceedings against the Directors

Claims towards the lease of immovable property do not fall within the definition of Operational Debt under IBC

NCLAT, New Delhi Bench has held that claims towards rent of leasehold property do not fall within the definition of the operational debt under IBC.