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

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

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

NCLT Delhi Approves Ace Infracity’s Resolution Plan for Three C Homes, ‘Lotus City’ Development to Conclude in 24 Months

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) based in New Delhi, comprising Shri Bachu Venkat Balaram Das (Judicial Member) and Shri Atul Chaturvedi (Technical Member), has granted approval for the resolution plan presented by M/s. Ace Infracity Developers Pvt. Ltd. concerning Three C Homes Pvt. Ltd. This resolution plan, valued at approximately Rs. 140 crores, has been accepted by the NCLT

DGCA to Audit Go First’s Preparedness for Flight Resumption

Go First, the crisis-hit airline currently undergoing voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, has informed its staff that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) will conduct an audit to assess the airline’s readiness before granting approval for flight resumption. The head of operations at Go First conveyed this information to the employees. The cash-strapped airline ceased operations on May 3, and

Second Auction Postponed for Reliance Capital as Three Bidders Show Interest

Reliance Capital (RCap) has postponed its second auction to April 11, 2023, following the confirmation of three suitors for participation, including IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) of the Hinduja Group, Torrent Investment, and Singapore-based Oaktree. The lenders of RCap had initially set April 4 as the date for the second auction, but the date was rescheduled after the additional bidders