File Complaint against Builder before The Economic and Offences Wing (EOW)

The Economic Offences form a separate category of criminal offences. Economic Offences not only victimize individuals with pecuniary loss but can also have serious repercussions on the national economy. Economic offences, such as counterfeiting of currency, financial scams, fraud, money laundering, etc.

Remedies to allottees when the land is disputed

After the registration of the project if any defect comes into light which creates any problem in completion of the project, RERA Act provides remedy for the same.

How RERA and NCLT would be a solution for stuck projects

Different forums provide for different reliefs and one must be cautious enough before choosing an appropriate forum. Before choosing the appropriate forum, points to be analyzed are type of violation by the builder, what relief is prayed for, urgency, repetitive nature, financial condition of the builder, status of other projects, etc.

Invocation of a bank guarantee during a moratorium period imposed under the IBC is allowed

The NCLAT ruling, on the other hand, may present some difficulties for banks that have extended bank guarantees. When the IBC imposes a moratorium period, recouping funds paid under bank guarantees from a corporate debtor may be difficult.

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.

Delayed Possession and Compensation under RERA

According to the provisions of the agreement, if possession is not handed over on time, the Promoter is obligated to pay or compensate the Complainant/allottee for loss of rent.

Binding Nature of Resolution Plan (IBC)

The NCLAT, in its Order dated 23.04.2019, ruled that GMSPL’s (Ghanshyam Mishra and Sons Pvt. Ltd.) Resolution Plan is better compared to the other Applicants. However, NCLAT noted that the parties’ claims that are not covered in the Resolution Plan may be raised before the relevant forums.

Prevalence of IBC over the SARFAESI Act

The Adjudicating Authorities have affirmed the IBC’s goals through a series of judgments and further proved its prevalence over the other laws of land.

Supreme Court: Personal Guarantor Liable for Loans under IBC

The Supreme Court of India has cleared the way for lenders to file insolvency proceedings against personal guarantors of stressed companies, who are typically promoters.

What is the meaning of “Residuary Jurisdiction” of the NCLT under IBC?

The Supreme Court of India defined Section 60(5) of the Code as a residuary jurisdiction vested in the NCLT, allowing the NCLT to decide all questions of law or fact arising out of or in relation to the corporate debtor’s insolvency resolution or liquidation under the Code.

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.

Is it possible to file a case in both the RERA and the Consumer Court at the same time?

An aggrieved individual has two options: either go to the RERA Tribunal or go to the Consumer Forum & it’s not possible to file a complaint with both the RERA Tribunal and the NCDRC at the same time.

How is Interim Resolution Professional Appointed under IBC

The resolution professional, as proposed respectively in the application under section 7 or section 10 of IBC, shall be appointed as the interim resolution professional under Section 16(2) of IBC, if no disciplinary proceedings are pending against him.

How is Information Memorandum Prepared?

The purpose of an information memorandum is to support ‘decision making’ and to make a better decision in a particular problem situation that might otherwise have made without the analysis. 

How effective is RERA?

The main purpose of RERA was to enhance builder buyer transparency along with creating a strong adjudicating mechanism to resolve all the disputes in concern with the real estate sector.