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NCLT extends deadline for Go First's insolvency for another 60 days

The National Company Law Tribunal on Tuesday extended the deadline for another 60 days to complete the resolution process of grounded airline Go First. A two-member bench of the Delhi-based NCLT admitted the plea filed by the resolution professional (RP) of Go First seeking an extension of the timeline to complete the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP). Diwakar Maheshwari, appearing for RP, argued that so far three parties have submitted their expression of interest for Go First and deposited the earnest money. These firms are expected to submit resolution plans for Go First which has been undergoing CIRP since May 10, 2023. This is the second such extension granted by the NCLT. The tribunal had on November 23 last year granted an extension of 90 days, which ended on February 4. The three firms, including budget carrier Spicejet, Sharjah-based Sky One, and African continent-focused firm Safrik Investments, have shown interest in buying Go First. The Insolvency & ...

SIAC cites lack of jurisdiction, rejects Sony's plea against Zee Ent

The Singapore arbitration panel cites lack of jurisdiction for rejection

NTPC to bid for stressed KSK Mahanadi thermal power project in Chhattisgarh

Sources said NTPC will be bidding for KSK as the union power ministry is pursuing government companies to pick stressed assets for both private and state-owned companies

Ex-promoters, can submit bids if eligible under Section 29A of IBC: NCLAT

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Thursday said former promoters and directors of a company going through insolvency process are not barred from submitting bids until they are ineligible under clauses of Section 29A of the insolvency law. The mere fact that someone was a promoter and director of a company going through the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP), does not make that person ineligible to submit a resolution plan, said the appellate tribunal while setting aside an order of Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). The NCLT said Section 29A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) restricts such persons from submitting a resolution plan as it could have an adverse effect on the entire CIRP. The tribunal made the observations while denying the resolution plan of Mahesh Mathai for Blue Frog Media, in which he was a director. Mathai's proposal was approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC) with a 91.86 per cent vote share a

SSW to invest Rs 138 cr in AMW Autocomponent, part of insolvency resolution

Steel Strips Wheels Ltd (SSWL) will invest Rs 138 crore in AMW Autocomponent Ltd as part of an insolvency resolution plan. The company's board has decided on the plan after the Ahmedabad Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal gave its nod for its resolution plan for AMW Autocomponent, a regulatory filing said on Tuesday. "SSWL shall infuse Rs 138.15 crore into AMW Autocomponent Limited(AACL) through a mix of equity and debt as per the resolution plan approved by NCLT Ahmedabad," it said. The amount will be utilised as full and final settlement of financial creditors, operational creditors, workmen/employees and other creditors of AACL, and will be treated as full discharge of SSWL's obligation under the approved resolution plan, it added. SSWL is into designing and manufacturing automotive wheels, both under the steel & alloy categories.

NCLT approves resolution plan for Reliance Communications Infrastructure

Last week, the NCLT gave its approval for the sale of specific real estate properties of Reliance Communications Limited

Resolution professional calls for EOI for troubled GVK Gautami Power

The financial creditor, Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Limited, had filed a petition to initiate a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against GVK Gautami Power

Ashneer Grover approaches NCLT seeking reinstatement as BharatPe MD

Ashneer Grover also sought the revocation of the termination of his wife Madhuri Jain Grover and directions to revert any new shares issued by the firm since his resignation

NARCL acquires two SREI companies under the insolvency resolution

Paves way for resolution of debt worth Rs 32,700 cr

NCLT directs Grover to establish maintainability of plea against BharatPe

The case will next be heard by the New Delhi bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on January 11

Govt to create 'admission benches' in NCLT to expedite CIRP applications

The admission bench will admit/reject the application within 14 days of receiving it

IBC has been revolutionary, but it's time for improvement and tweaks

Insolvency cases remain pending for months and years, deterring stakeholders. It is imperative that litigation be reduced

Liberty Shoes ousts Exec-Director Adesh Gupta after NCLT rejects his plea

Liberty Shoes has removed its Executive Director Adesh Kumar Gupta from the board after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) dismissed his petition seeking exemption on requirements to file a plea, according to a regulatory filing. Gupta, who along with some other shareholders holds 5.83 per cent of the company, had filed a plea under Section 244 of the Companies Act, 2013, seeking waiver in requirements to file a plea alleging oppression and mismanagement. To file a plea alleging oppression and mismanagement, which is done under Section 241, it should be backed by at least one-tenth of the total number of the issued share capital of the company. However, NCLT has powers to waive this requirement in special circumstances. Gupta had approached NCLT seeking this waiver, which was rejected on November 20, 2023, according to a regulatory filing by Liberty Shoes on Tuesday. Earlier, NCLT had given a go-ahead to the Annual General Meeting of Liberty Shoes in which a special notice w

NCLAT dismisses PNB's plea against Sterling Biotech sale to US-based firm

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has set aside the plea of a UK-based subsidiary of Punjab National Bank against the NCLT order, approving the sale of Sterling Biotech to US-based food technology startup Perfect Day. The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on November 11, 2022, approved a Rs 638 crore bid of Perfect Day in an auction conducted by the liquidator of Sterling Biotech under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. However, this was challenged by Punjab National Bank (International) Ltd, a stakeholder in Sterling Biotech, before the appellate tribunal National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), contending that the value of the Corporate Debtor was much higher than the one mentioned in the e-Auction notice. It had prayed to stay the auction process, direct the liquidator to maintain the status quo and invite fresh bids. According to the PNB's subsidiary, the value of Sterling Biotech was much higher than Rs 548.46 crore mentioned in the ...

Power ministry nudges state govts, gencos to take up insolvent assets

The power ministry is looking at a quicker turnaround of these stressed power plants and enhancing power supply

What are NCLT and NCLAT? Why has the Supreme Court accused them of 'rot'?

The NCLT and NCLAT are quasi-judicial bodies that hear cases related to Indian companies and came in for criticism from the Supreme Court on Wednesday

Go First case: New NCLT bench to hear petitions of airline, lessors

The NCLT bench had asked the registry to list the matter before the tribunal president for clarification, while hearing applications filed by 10 lessors in the Go First case

IBC regime was costing carriers additional $1.3 billion, says Centre

Time period during which airlines incurred these costs is unclear

Torrent files urgent plea in SC against Hinduja plan for Reliance Capital

Company says insolvency tribunal approved plan when appeals against it are pending

After filling most NCLT vacancies, Centre eyes faster resolution

After boosting NCLT's strength, the MCA has asked the body to expeditiously dispose of crucial cases, especially M&A, under the Companies Act