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Landmark Supreme Court judgments concerning homebuyers' rights are safeguarded
RJA 14 Jan, 2025
Landmark Supreme Court judgments concerning homebuyers' rights are safeguarded Chitra Sharma v. Union of India: discusses the inclusion of homebuyers as financial creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code following the June 2018 Ordinance. Covers the challenges faced by homebuyers in stalled real estate projects, the initiation of corporate insolvency resolution ...
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Encouraging Restructuring Over Liquidation in the IBC Framework
RJA 09 Jan, 2025
Encouraging Restructuring Over Liquidation in the IBC Framework The IBC was conceived as a mechanism to prioritize the revival of distressed companies over liquidation, ensuring a balance between creditors’ recoveries and the economic viability of corporate debtors. However, recent amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Regulations ...
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Survey conducted after taking input from around 30 Insolvency Professionals
RJA 19 Sep, 2024
A Survey conducted after taking input from around 30 Insolvency Professionals The survey conducted by the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI reveals that Insolvency Professionals face significant challenges when dealing with statutory authorities and enforcement agencies during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. Insolvency Professionals face significant challenges during the ...
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Definition & Meaning of a Small Company U/S 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013
RJA 19 Sep, 2024
Definition & Meaning of a Small Company U/S 2(85) of the Companies Act, 2013 The definition of a small company under the Companies Act, 2013, was revised to reduce compliance burdens and encourage ease of doing business, especially for startups and smaller entities. Here’s a summary of the key changes ...
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IBBI Guidelines for Insolvency Professionals & Committee of Creditors
RJA 08 Aug, 2024
IBBI Guidelines for Insolvency Professionals & Committee of Creditors IBBI outlined guidelines for IPs and Committee of Creditors are indeed comprehensive, emphasizing the importance of objectivity, integrity, independence, professional competence, cooperation, supervision, timeliness, confidentiality, and cost management. Understanding the Current Scenario governing IPs & CoC Your frustration with the current ...
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IBC Code Section 29A disqualification applies in the present time.
RJA 24 Dec, 2023
Principles enshrined in relation to IBC Code Section 29A disqualification applies in the present time. National Company Law Appellate Tribunal give the judgments that Non-Executive Director who wasn’t involved in Mgt of company affairs couldn’t be disqualified u/s 29A, Managing Director of a Successful Resolution ...
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Complete Explanation on IBC Section 29A Eligibility Check
RJA 23 Dec, 2023
Complete Explanation on IBC Section 29A Eligibility Check IBC Section-29A clearly states that “A person shall not be eligible to file a Vibal resolution plan, In case that person, or any other person acting jointly or in concert with a such person— As above expression ...
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Supreme Court upholds validity of Personal Guarantors’ IP of IBC Code
RJA 07 Nov, 2023
Supreme Court upholds validity of main provisions of Personal Guarantors’ Insolvency Resolution of IBC Code, Supreme Court on Nov 2023 upheld few IBC Provisions of the IBC which were challenged on grounds of being violative of fundamental rights like the right to equality of those against whom insolvency proceedings are ...
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Model time line for CIRP (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process )
RJA 10 Sep, 2023
Model time line for CIRP (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process) Under IBC law Section/ Regulation Description of Activity Norm Latest timeline Section 16(1) Commencement of CIRP and appointment of IRP T Regulation 6(1) Public announcement inviting claims within 3 Days of Appointment of IRP T+3 Section 15(1)(e)/Regulations 6(2)(e) and 12(1) Submission of ...
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Filing of Forms under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
RJA 10 Sep, 2023
Filing of Forms under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (1) The insolvency professional, interim resolution professional or resolution professional, as the case may be, shall file the Forms, along with the enclosures thereto, on an electronic platform of the Board, as per the timelines stipulated against each Form, in ...
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Summary of Important Rulings on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
RJA 09 Sep, 2023
Summary of Importants Rulings on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code Court: Supreme Court S.no Name of Case Law Decision 1 Innoventive Industries Ltd Vs ICICI Bank and Anr. IBC has overriding effect of all Acts. Moratorium imposed in IBC will previal aginst all other Acts &...
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Summary of Importants Penalties on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code
RJA 09 Sep, 2023
Summary of Importants Penalties on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code CIRP Section 68 to 77 - Penalties on Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code S.No Nature of Offence Punishment Imprisonment Fine 1 Concealment of Property 3-5 1-100 2 Misconduct during CIRP by CD/officer 3-5 1-100 3 Falsification of Books of ...
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IBBI invites comments from Public on Regulations notified under IBC
RJA 07 May, 2023
IBBI invites comments from Public on Regulations notified under IBC Law The public is invited to comment on the rules announced under the 2016 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India. Public consultation allows for collaborative decision-making and hence plays an important part in the regulatory ...
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Circular to facilitate on GST tax due recovery from IBC Companies
RJA 07 May, 2023
The government will release a circular to facilitate the recovery of tax debts from insolvent enterprises, which may force new buyers to settle "agreed tax claims" while a resolution package is finished. Revenue Department will consult with the MCA, which administers the IBC, on any necessary changes. The ...
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Overview on Effective Accounts Receivable Management Strategies
RJA 12 Mar, 2023
What is effective Accounts Receivable Management Strategies? · Accounts Receivable Mgt describes the procedures and guidelines used to handle unpaid invoices from customers who are past due. This process makes sure that clients always pay their bills, no matter what. · &...
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Credit of fee by IPs & IPEs in IBBI A/c - Fee Compliance under IBBI
RJA 05 Mar, 2023
IBBI specified fee structure to be payable by IPs & IPEs Credit of fee by IPs & IPEs in IBBI A/c - Fee Compliance under IBBI - Regulatory Fee Compliance under IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016 r/w IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations, 2016 ...
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IBC case law - SC, NCLT & NCLAT Rulings on Resolution Plans
RJA 21 Nov, 2022
Supreme Court, NCLT & NCLAT Rulings/Findings relating to Resolution Plans under IBC Code Under article also cover the contains of numerous rulings & observation in relation to resolution plans, also included, duties of various stakeholders, how Resolution Plans is approved etc, as per the orders of the Adjudicating Authorities ...
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What are the key factors to an effective Section 29A Due Diligence
RJA 20 Nov, 2022
IBC Section 29A - Due Diligence of Resolution Applicants IBC 2016 Section 29A has establishing as one of the key essential laws in determining the eligibility of Resolution Applicants in the CIRP. The IBC, in its initial form had not inserted any regulations to prevent defaulting promoters via repurchasing or buying-back ...
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Role of Insolvency Professional under the IBC Regulations
RJA 30 Jul, 2022
Role of Insolvency Professional under the IBC Regulations In administering the resolution outcomes, the role of the IP encompasses a wide range of functions, which include adhering to procedure of the law, as well as accounting and finance related functions. The latter include the identification of the assets and liabilities ...
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CBIC issues SOPs for recovering GST dues from liquidation- IBC companies
RJA 28 May, 2022
SOP of the CBIC issued for recovering GST dues from companies in liquidation under IBC. SOP of the CBIC for recovering GST dues from entities that are in the process of being liquidated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). GST and Customs authorities have been designated as operational creditors, ...
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IBC - INSOLVENCY CODE ON MCA MENU
RJA 08 May, 2022
INSOLVENCY CODE ON MCA MENU Bid to confirm errant promoters don’t regain control, usher in simpler framework for individual insolvencies. The Ministry corporate affairsis proposing to undertake multiple changes under the IBC 2016, and the same is expected to include the ways of ensuring ...
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Is IBC 2016 is a the right step ?
RJA 02 May, 2022
Is IBC 2016 is a the right step ? Before this IBC legislation, the debt recovery system in our country took an average of four years to resolve insolvency. That's far too long and inexcusable, especially given the Prime Minister's and our country's efforts to improve the ease ...
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Overview on Major changes in Insolvency Law - IBC
RJA 01 Feb, 2022
Major changes in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India Eligibility of resolution applicant for submitting resolution plans (barring defaulting promoters to bid for the company) – Section 29A. Voting threshold for decision making by the committee of creditors (from 75% to 66%)- Section 21, 22, 27, 28. Categorization of Home Buyers as Financial Creditors ...
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Wilful Defaulters under IBC 2016
RJA 24 Sep, 2021
WILLFUL DEFAULTERS UNDER IBC 2016 BRIEF INTRODUCTION It has been proposed that, as the promoters of defaulting companies have been vested with the right to bid for their own businesses, the same acts as a blockage in the insolvency proceedings. However, wilful defaulters or those borrowers who have diverted ...
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GST & MCA on Insolvency Code Under IBC Code
RJA 24 Sep, 2021
GST & INSOLVENCY CODE It appears that the economy poised for certain substantial gains, arising from the structural reforms, being applied by the govt. Over the years, The ET Awards ceremony has provided the right platform for government and industry to come back ...
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IBBI UPDATES : The MCA is working on a code of conduct for creditors under the IBC
RJA 14 Sep, 2021
IBBI UPDATES INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY BOARD OF INDIA The MCA is working on a code of conduct for creditors under the IBC: Verma According to MCA statistics, more over 17,800 cases totaling Rs 5 trillion were settled before admission under the IBC. Until July of this year, 4,570 cases were admitted for ...
IBC
SUMMARY PROCEDURE FOR WINDING UP OF COMPANIES
RJA 02 Aug, 2021
BRIEF INTRODUCTION Summary procedure for winding up has been introduced in respect of companies and the same has been provided under section 361 of the Companies Act, 2013. We all know that the liquidation process is carried out by an official Liquidator who is ...
IBC
COMPLETE UNDERSTANDING OF PRE-PACK INSOLVENCY OF MSME
RJA 29 May, 2021
INTRODUCTION With the introduction of IBC 2016, there has been a transformative turnaround in the corporate distress resolution framework of India. The act provided a new lease of life to a Company whose future was earlier based on debt restructuring and sale. In India, most organizations are driven by their promoters. ...
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SECTION 29A CERTIFICATION SERVICES UNDER IBC
RJA 28 May, 2021
SECTION 29A CERTIFICATION SERVICES UNDER IBC In the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“the Code”) has emerged as a fundamental statute in assessing Resolution Applicants' eligibility. The Code did not include any protections to prevent defaulting promoters from purchasing back ...
IBC
All about Moratorium U/s 14 of IBC, 2016 including judicial pronouncements
RJA 26 May, 2021
MORATORIUM UNDER IBC 2016 BRIEF INTRODUCTION While undertaking a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process, the RP is under an obligation to apply for a moratorium as declared by the adjudicating authority and a public announcement be made regarding the last date for submission of claims and the details of the interim resolution ...
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Retention of records by Insolvency Professionals relating to CIRP under IBC
RJA 08 Jan, 2021
Retention of records by Insolvency Professionals relating to CIRP under IBC Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a circular on “Retention of records relating to Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by an Insolvency Professional” vide circular no. No.: IBBI/CIRP/38/2021 dated 06th January 2021 in the ...
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FRESH NORMAL For ONLINE HEARING AT NCLT & NCLAT
RJA 01 Dec, 2020
FRESH NORMAL AT NCLT & NCLAT– ONLINE HEARING The Year 2020 is an extraordinary year in a unique era. Technology helps us survive. The two Tribunals (online hearing process at NCLT and NCLAT) have only been hearing urgent matters until recently. Now the Tribunals court are moving to standard case ...
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Overview on Personal Guarantor as per IBC Code
RJA 08 Nov, 2020
Overview on Personal Guarantor as per IBC Code The Govt Of India, through the MCA, issued a notification dated on15.11.2019, came into force Part III of the IBC Code (with the exception of the fresh start process) which deal with the insolvency and bankruptcy of partnership ...
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Use of Disclaimers, Limitations & Caveats by Registered Valuers in his Report :IBBI Guidelines
RJA 01 Sep, 2020
Use of Disclaimers, Limitations, and Caveats by the Registered Valuers in his Report: IBBI Issue Guidelines The IBBI released guidance called India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board Guidelines (Use of Caveats, Limitations, and Disclaimers in Valuation Reports), 2020. The guidance is issued pursuant to Rule 14(i) of the Companies Rules (Registered ...
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No Role of COC play as a claimant whose matters had to be determined by liquidator
RJA 11 Jul, 2020
IBC : Realisation & Distribution of Assets by Liquidator Liquidation under the IBC 2016 with special focus upon priority of claims : Under section 53(1) of the Insolvency Code, 2016, the fees payable to the liquidator shall be deducted proportionately from the proceeds payable to each class of recipients, and the proceeds to the ...
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BASIC FORENSIC AUDIT ASPECTS IN INSOLVENCY AND CODE BANKRUPTCY 2016
RJA 06 Jun, 2020
BASIC FORENSIC AUDIT ASPECTS IN INSOLVENCY AND CODE BANKRUPTCY 2016 PURPOSE OF FORENSIC AUDIT INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 1. Events describing, if any, Financial Statements with inconsistencies / Red Flags, The misuse/diversion of bank funds; Overvaluation of current/fixed assets and their non-existence; Documentation breach; To ...
IBC
Fresh IBC has been suspended for one year. As per the declaration of FM
RJA 17 May, 2020
Fresh IBC has been suspended for one year. As per the declaration of FM. Important notifications to reduce the burden of compliance under the Atmanirbhar Scheme 1. IBC related - debts related to COVID 19 are out of IBC default 2. No new IBC can be initiated up to 1 year 3. The minimum ...
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Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016 for Creditors
RJA 07 May, 2020
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code 2016 – Panacea for Creditors but Business Course? It is vital that IBC is never presented as an anti-business law meant to penalize and liquidate industry or to make it a battle between rich and poor (class war). Instead, however, IBC rules can be seen as a ...
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QUICK REVIEW ON INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE
RJA 03 Mar, 2018
The meaning of Insolvency and Bankruptcy is not the same. “Insolvency” means the situation where an entity (the debtor) cannot raise enough cash to meet its obligations or to pay debts as they become due for payment Bankruptcy is the term for when an individual is declared bankrupt ...