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SC upholds NCLT order to begin insolvency against ex-DHFL promoters

A bench led by Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna dismissed the Wadhawans' appeal against the NCLT order

NCLAT rejects Supertech promoter's appeal against personal insolvency case

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed the plea filed by debt-ridden realty firm Supertech former promoter Ram Kishor Arora against personal insolvency proceedings initiated against him. He had challenged an order by the Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, which, in February 2025, directed to initiate personal insolvency proceedings against Arora on the plea filed by IFCI and appointed an IRP. A two-member bench of the appellate insolvency tribunal NCLAT said personal insolvency proceedings could not be defended based on another insolvency proceeding going against Supertech under section 7 of the IBC. It is on the lenders to proceed against both simultaneously or separately. Section 95 (1) of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code allows the creditors to file insolvency proceedings against the personal guarantors. Arora's counsel submitted the insolvency proceedings initiated against Supertech Ltd under Section 7 is currently sub-judice before ...

M&A 2.0: Can a new mergers playbook simplify the dealmaking process?

The existing rulebook is strewn with regulatory roadblocks, making mergers and acquisitions, especially for smaller companies and listed entities a burdensome process

Ola Electric settles dues with Rosmerta Group, NCLT pleas withdrawn

On Tuesday, Ola Electric announced that all outstanding dues have been amicably settled, resulting in Rosmerta filing for the withdrawal of the insolvency petitions from the NCLT

Would have emerged from insolvency if IRP acted on time: Byju's tells NCLAT

"There was a settlement (with BCCI), that settlement was before the Committee of Creditors (CoC) was being constituted," said Arun Kathpalia, the senior advocate appearing for Raveendran

Parliamentary panel flags concerns, suggests ways to improve IBC outcomes

'Operational creditors' interests are often overlooked; they should get adequate representation'

Zomato may face insolvency plea as creditor Nona Lifestyle moves to NCLT

Food delivery aggregator Zomato may face an insolvency plea as one of its operational creditors has moved the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), seeking restoration of its previous petition. Nona Lifestyle Pvt Ltd, an operational creditor, has moved NCLT requesting to restore an insolvency plea filed by it earlier against Zomato Ltd under Section 9 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code in 2024. In 2024, NCLT had dismissed it due to non-prosecution and now Nona Lifestyle has requested to restore its old petition. It has filed an application under Rule 11 of NCLT Rules, 2016, which provides the tribunal inherent power that can also be used for restoration purposes. It has requested the Delhi-based NCLT bench "to admit the accompanying application and pass an order for initiating the CIRP against the Corporate Debtor (Zomato) here in under Section 9". CIRP stands for Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process. The matter was listed on Monday before a two-member bench of the NCLT, ...

Ola Electric shares drop 7.2% to record low after insolvency petition

Rosmerta Digital Services, a vehicle registration service provider and a creditor of Ola Electric Technologies, filed a petition against the unit alleging default in payments

Rosmerta Digital seeks insolvency proceedings against Ola Electric's arm

Ola Electric Mobility Ltd on Saturday said its vehicle registration service provider Rosmerta Digital Services Ltd has sought the initiation of insolvency proceedings against its wholly owned arm Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd. In a regulatory filing, the company said, "A petition has been filed under Section 9 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) by M/s. Rosmerta Digital Services Ltd, an operational creditor of Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd." The petition has been submitted before the National Company Law Tribunal's Bengaluru Bench, alleging default in payment towards the services rendered by the operational creditor and seeking initiation of the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against Ola Electric Technologies Pvt Ltd, it added. The company has sought appropriate legal advice and it strongly disputes the claims made, Ola Electric Mobility said, adding it would "take all necessary and appropriate steps to protect its interests and object to the ..

NCLT grants 8-day extension for Reliance Capital's ownership transfer

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on Wednesday gave additional eight days to all parties to complete procedural issues for the ownership transfer of debt-ridden Reliance Capital (RCAP) to IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL). The Mumbai-bench of NCLT heard the matter and a joint status update was given by the committee of creditors, administrator, and IIHL on the progress of the implementation of the resolution plan. The NCLT advised all parties to ensure completion of the implementation process by March 20, while granting the extension and posted the matter for further hearing on March 25, 2025. The procedural documentation and filings for the last leg of the transaction for the remaining Rs 4,500 crore is under process. However, due to the upcoming banking holidays, a seven-day extension was considered appropriate by all parties. With this acquisition, IIHL intends to expand its banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) portfolio. In April 2023, IIHL emerged

Insolvency-bound Jaiprakash Associates must be sold as one unit: NCLT

NCLT has said 'Form G' published by the resolution professional of JAL inviting Expression of Interest from prospective buyers

SpiceJet in trouble as 3 aircraft lessors, ex-pilot file insolvency pleas

SpiceJet is facing fresh round of troubles as three Ireland-based aircraft lessors and a former pilot have filed insolvency pleas in NCLT against the budget carrier, claiming defaults. Three lessors - NGF Alpha, NGF Genesis and NGF Charlie- have filed petitions under Section 9 of IBC, seeking initiation of insolvency proceedings against SpiceJet claiming dues totalling USD 12.68 million (about Rs 110 crore). SpiceJet, during the proceedings of the National Company Law Tribunal, earlier this week, sought some time to resolve the matter as settlement talks were going on. "Counsel on behalf of the Operational Creditor (SpiceJet) is present and sought time to seek instructions on the future course of action to be taken in the matter," NCLT said in an order. The insolvency tribunal directed to list all three petitions on April 7, 2025, for the next hearing. The lessors had earlier leased five Boeing 737 to SpiceJet. They had served legal notice to SpiceJet wherein they alleged theft o

Jindal Power to acquire Bhadreshwar Vidyut as lenders approve Rs 500 cr bid

Jindal Power Limited is set to acquire Bhadreshwar Vidyut for nearly Rs 500 crore as the lenders of the Gujarat-based thermal power producer have approved its bid. The Committee of Creditors (CoC) of Bhadreshwar Vidyut, which is currently going through an insolvency resolution process, has voted in favour of the resolution plan by Jindal Power Limited (JPL), a Naveen Jindal Group company, according to industry sources. As per the provisions of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC), the resolution professional of the debt-ridden thermal power producer will send the plan to the National Company Law Tribunal for final approval. A source close to the deal said, "Jindal Power was the highest bidder in the second challenge process. The company will now work towards completing the acquisition within the next six months". In a rigorous multi-round bidding, each participants were given a chance to improve their offers. Eventually, Jindal Power emerged as the highest and sole bidder in the

AGS Transact Technologies faces insolvency over alleged unpaid dues

Maxwel Aircon India Private Limited, an operational creditor of the company, has alleged default in repayments and sought an initiation of corporate insolvency in the National Company Law Tribunal

NCLAT condones delay in PepsiCo insolvency plea, to list for hearing

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday condoned the delay over a plea to initiate an insolvency petition filed against food & beverage major PepsiCo India Holdings by one of its operational creditors and directed to list for hearings before a bench. The Registrar of the appellate tribunal has condoned the delay of six days in re-filing the Memo of Appeal against the orders of the Chandigarh bench of the National Company Law Tribunal, which had rejected SNJ Synthetics's plea. Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), a person aggrieved by an NCLT order can challenge it before the appellate tribunal NCLAT by filing an appeal within 30 days from the date of receiving the NCLT order. "Considering the submissions made on behalf of the appellant and for the reasons mentioned in the IA, which are sufficient, the delay of 06 days in re-filing the Memo of Appeal is hereby condoned. As prayed, list the case before the Bench under the heading for admission (fresh

Judge says Byju's official broke duty to lenders by hiding $533 million

Byju's fraudulently transferred at least part of the money to a small hedge fund based in Miami to keep it out of lenders' hands, US Bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey also ruled

NCLAT sets aside insolvency proceedings against Coffee Day Enterprises

The NCLAT was hearing an appeal filed by a director of CDEL's suspended board

Centre considers to revamp bankruptcy laws amid low recovery rates

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is finalizing a set of proposals aimed at speeding up resolution

Downward shift in liquidations seen under IBC: IBBI chairperson Ravi Mittal

Of the total cases ending in liquidation, 211 had admitted claims of more than Rs 1,000 crore, with aggregate claims of Rs 9.59 lakh crore

NCLT admits insolvency proceedings against Aviom India Housing finance

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted the application for commencement of corporate insolvency resolution process against AVIOM India Housing Finance. On January 27, the Reserve Bank had superseded the board of AVIOM owing to governance concerns and defaults in meeting various payment obligations, and appointed Ram Kumar, ex-CGM of Punjab National Bank, as its Administrator. The action was taken basis recommendation of the National Housing Bank (NHB). Later, it filed an application with the NCLT, New Delhi bench, for initiation of corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) against AVIOM India. RBI also set up a three-member advisory committee to assist Administrator Ram Kumar. Upon admission of the petition for CIRP against AVIOM (order dated February 20, 2025), the RBI on Friday said it has decided that the three-member committee shall continue as the advisory committee. The panel shall advise the Administrator in the operations of AVIOM during the CIRP, the