NCLT Sanctions Demerger of Thermax Subsidiaries, Boosting Operational Efficiency

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted approval for the demerger of Thermax’s subsidiaries, Thermax Cooling Solutions Ltd (TCSL) and Thermax Instrumentation Ltd (TIL), as per a regulatory filing on December 25, 2023. This move aims to streamline operations and enhance management focus on Thermax Instrumentation’s business post-demerger, bringing complementary businesses under a consolidated entity for increased scalability and

NCLT Greenlights Resolution Plan for Reliance Communications Infrastructure

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted approval to the resolution plan for Reliance Communications Infrastructure Limited (RCIL), a subsidiary of the insolvent Reliance Communications Limited. The endorsed plan was submitted by Reliance Projects and Property Management Services Limited, selected by the Committee of Creditors during their meeting on August 5, 2021. Subsequently, the resolution professional of RCIL filed

NCLAT Clarifies: Auction Purchasers in Liquidation Eligible for Consequential Reliefs

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), Principal Bench, led by Justice Ashok Bhushan (Chairperson) and Mr. Barun Mitra (Technical Member), has dismissed an appeal against the National Company Law Tribunal’s (NCLT) Mumbai Bench order. The ruling emphasizes that a successful auction purchaser in the liquidation proceedings of a corporate debtor is entitled to specific reliefs and concessions, particularly in

NCLT Delays Future Retail Case, Sets Next Hearing for January 4

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench has postponed the hearing of a petition filed by Palguntech, a US-based technology consulting company, seeking a stay on the liquidation process of Future Retail (FRL). The tribunal, presiding over the case, has instructed all parties involved to maintain the status quo until the rescheduled hearing on January 4. Palguntech had approached

NCLT Clarifies: Liquidation Proceedings Do Not Bar Section 9 IBC Petition

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has affirmed that liquidation proceedings under the Companies Act do not prohibit the filing of a Section 9 petition under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The Mumbai Bench, comprising Judicial Member VG Bisht and Technical Member Prabhat Kumar, addressed a petition by an operational creditor seeking recovery of Rs. 2,36,21,491. The operational creditor

SC Rejects Personal Guarantors’ Plea for Early NCLT Adjudication in Insolvency Cases

In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court has dismissed the plea of personal guarantors seeking early adjudication by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) during the resolution professional appointment stage in their insolvency cases. The apex court emphasized that the NCLT’s adjudicatory role commences only after the submission of the resolution professional’s report under Section 100, clarifying that this report

Government Initiates Major Expansion Plan for NCLT, Contemplating Up to 100 New Members

In a significant endeavor to enhance the efficiency of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), the government is contemplating a substantial expansion by potentially adding up to 100 new members. This strategic move aims not only to expedite the insolvency resolution process, which has experienced notable slowdowns in recent years but also to facilitate the prompt disposal of company law

NCLT Dismisses Insolvency Plea Against Township Developers; Piramal Group to Challenge

In a recent development, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has rejected an insolvency plea filed by Piramal Capital and Housing Finance, representing the original lender Dewan Housing Finance Corporation (DHFL), against Township Developers India. The financial creditor initiated the insolvency petition, citing the realty developer as a guarantor for defaulting on mortgage loans amounting to over ₹5,855 crore. Persons

NCLAT to Review Challenges Against Birla Tyres Resolution Plan

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) is set to address significant challenges to the resolution plan of Birla Tyres in the coming week. HDFC Bank’s plea, challenging the joint resolution plan proposed by Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd and the Dalmia Bharat group for acquiring Birla Tyres, will be heard on November 23. Additionally, Kesoram Industries Ltd, the parent company