NCLAT Transfers Zee-Sony Merger Disputes to Chairperson-Led Bench

In a significant development regarding the Zee-Sony merger, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has taken the decision to transfer all associated pleas to the bench presided over by Chairperson Ashok Bhushan. This move was motivated by ongoing deliberations concerning IDBI Bank’s insolvency plea against Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (Zee) due to unpaid dues, which is already under review

NCLT Mumbai Approves ZEE-Sony Merger Amidst Creditors’ Objections

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has rendered its verdict, affirming the merger scheme between Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) and Culver Max Entertainment (formerly known as Sony Pictures Networks India). The judicial member Justice HV Subba Rao and technical member Madhu Sinha pronounced the decision after the tribunal had reserved its judgment on July 11, addressing concerns raised