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
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
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
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
IL&FS, the board of directors of the company, has submitted an application to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) against several lenders, including IFCI, IIFCL, BoB, SBI, PNB, Indian Bank, and the government of Jharkhand, citing “undue delays” in obtaining consent for the transfer of road assets worth Rs 5,500 crore to an Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) operated by
Tech giant Google has taken its appeal to the Supreme Court, requesting the annulment of antitrust directives levied against it for alleged abuse of the Android market. According to a report, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) previously declared in October that Google, whose Android mobile operating system dominates 97% of the Indian smartphone market with 600 million users, had
Individual insolvency and bankruptcy were covered under the two pre-independence legislations: The Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909, and the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920. It should be noted that pending notification of the provisions relating to individual insolvency and bankruptcy under the Code, these statutes still continue to apply. For companies, the basic law dealing with their winding up or liquidation
