A NEW HOPE FOR THE DECREE HOLDERS UNDER THE IBC

Home buyers who have an order/decree/award for refund passed either by RERA or any consumer court or any court of law, can approach the NCLT under Section 7 of the Code for its default/non-payment, giving a new cause of action for the limitation period from the date the default occurred.

Application Filing by the Home Buyers/Allottees under IBC, 2016

the interest of the allottees is protected and the survival of real estate companies and completion of projects is ensured. As the amendment in the IBC has brought much needed clarity and provided the much-needed right to the home buyers/allottee.

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.

Debt without interest is also “Financial Debt” under IBC– Supreme Court

‘Financial Debt’ would have to be construed to include interest free loans advanced to finance the business operations of a corporate body.

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.

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.

Section 14 of the I&B Code does not apply to personal guarantors

SBI initiated proceedings against Veesons under the Securitization and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of Security Interest Act, 2002 (SARFAESI Act), demanding an outstanding amount of approximately INR 61 crores as Veesons did not pay its debts on time.

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.

Powers and Duties of Liquidator under Voluntary Liquidation

Insolvency Professionals eligible to be appointed as Liquidator alongside written consent form within 10 days of the direction issued, and upon receipt of the proposal, the order of appointment of Liquidator is passed.

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.