Birla Tyres Workers Seek Equitable Resolution, Approach NCLAT

The workers’ union of Birla Tyres has taken its plea to the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), challenging the recent sanction of the resolution plan by the Kolkata bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Representing 307 workers, the union initially filed claims totaling around Rs 31.47 crore for the settlement of pending wages. However, the resolution professional

Axis Bank Initiates Insolvency Proceedings Against Zee Learn, NCLT Notice Issued

Private sector lender Axis Bank has taken a significant step by filing a petition under Section 7 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) against education services provider Zee Learn. The move aims to instigate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) for Zee Learn, marking another development in the company’s financial struggles. Zee Learn confirmed receiving a notice from the Mumbai

IBBI Enlarges Panel: 787 Professionals to Drive Swift Insolvency Resolutions

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

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