The State government of Kerala intends to contest the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order transferring SAIL-SCL Kerala Limited to Chattisgarh Outsourcing Services, citing violations of lease agreements and procedural irregularities. According to Industries Minister P. Rajeeve, the tribunal’s decision lacked the State government’s input and disregarded established lease terms. The NCLT’s ruling on May 2 stemmed from a complaint
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ruled against Shripal Morakhia, the founder of Smaaash Entertainment Private Ltd, in his plea alleging misconduct by the company’s resolution professional (RP). The tribunal clarified that it lacks jurisdiction to address RP misconduct and initiate disciplinary actions, stating that such matters fall under the purview of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has rejected Jindal Power Limited’s appeal against the Mumbai National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) ruling, prohibiting the company from presenting a resolution plan in the Tuticorin Coal Terminal’s insolvency proceedings. Dismissing the appeal, NCLAT emphasized the absence of merits and highlighted that granting it would contravene Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) regulations. Jindal
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has amplified its efforts to expedite insolvency resolutions by finalizing a provisional list of 787 insolvency professionals (IPs), a substantial increase from the 400 listed in June. This comprehensive list, complemented by 31 insolvency professional entities (IPEs), is poised to be presented to the adjudicating authority. The move aims to streamline the
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
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has granted approval to the settlement proposal submitted by the promoter of Appu Hotels Limited, the owner of the renowned Tamil Nadu-based luxury hotel brand, Le Royal Meridien. This decision marks a pivotal moment as it not only allows the settlement but also terminates the resolution process of the company. The NCLAT order
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
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
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
The recent Supreme Court (SC) ruling permitting bankruptcy proceedings against personal guarantors of defaulting companies is poised to unlock a new avenue for lenders, potentially amplifying banks’ recoveries. This decision is anticipated to strengthen lenders’ negotiation position with defaulters and act as a deterrent against unrealistic personal guarantees from promoters in the future, as noted by banking experts and legal
