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NCLAT quashes Ligare Aviation's insolvency, cites round-tripping issue

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has set aside insolvency proceedings against Ligare Aviation Ltd, holding that the NCLT erred in admitting the plea filed by Religare Enterprises without properly examining the nature of the underlying transactions, which was "only round tripping of money" and not "any genuine financial transaction". In a strongly worded order, the appellate tribunal said the material on record "clearly proves" that there was no financial debt disbursed by the financial creditor (Religare Enterprises) to the corporate debtor (Ligare Aviation) for consideration of the time value of money, a key requirement under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Allowing appeals filed by Daiichi Sankyo Company, a Japanese global pharmaceutical company and a shareholder, NCLAT observed that the transactions in question were merely a "round tripping of money/layering of money" undertaken for "some undisclosed fraudulent purposes" and did not create any financia

Former Sanghi Industries promoter settles dispute with Ambuja Cements

Alok Sanghi, former promoter of Sanghi Industries, has withdrawn his plea before the appellate tribunal, NCLAT, against Ambuja Cements following the settlement of a dispute with the country's second-largest cement manufacturer. The withdrawal has brought the litigation between the two over Sanghi's personal guarantee of Rs 84 crore to a close. Ambuja Cements, which acquired Sanghi Industries in 2023 in a Rs 5,185 crore deal, has already withdrawn its plea against Alok Sanghi filed before the Ahmedabad bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) on April 10, 2026. Sanghi had moved the appellate tribunal, NCLAT, challenging an NCLT order passed in November 2025 on Ambuja Cements' insolvency plea regarding a personal guarantee of Rs 84 crore extended by him. The NCLT had appointed an interim resolution professional after the plea. Earlier in April, the appellate tribunal was informed that a settlement had been arrived at between Sanghi and Ambuja Cements, following which the Ada

SC junks ₹202 crore penalty on Amazon by CCI in Future Coupons case

The Supreme Court set aside the Competition Commission of India's penalty on Amazon over its Future Coupons investment and directed refund of the recovered amount within eight weeks

IBC@10: Insolvency and bankruptcy code's administration needs improvement

The recent IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026, aims to strengthen the law and improve outcomes

SC sets aside CCI's ₹202 crore penalty on Amazon in Future Group deal

The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside the NCLAT's June 2022 order which had rejected US e-commerce giant Amazon's appeal against an anti-trust suspension of its investment deal with Future Group. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also set aside the Competition Commission of India's (CCI) December 17, 2021 order which had levied a Rs 202 crore penalty on Amazon and suspended its deal with Future. "In view of the findings recorded above, the appeal is allowed. The impugned judgement dated June 13, 2022 passed by the NCLAT and order dated December 17, 2021 passed by the CCI are set aside," Justice Nath said while pronouncing the verdict. The top court said if any amount was deposited or recovered from Amazon pursuant to these orders, the same be refunded within eight weeks. The bench delivered its verdict on a plea filed by Amazon challenging the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) June 2022 order.

Videocon group founder Venugopal Dhoot moves SC against NCLAT ruling

Videocon founder Venugopal Dhoot has challenged an NCLAT ruling that excluded the group's overseas oil and gas assets from the insolvency process

NCLAT upholds separate insolvency proceedings for 2 Videocon group entities

Appellate tribunal NCLAT has upheld separate insolvency proceedings for two Videocon group entities -- Videocon Industries Ltd (VIL) and Videocon Oil Ventures Ltd (VOVL) -- while setting aside an earlier NCLT order that had directed clubbing of the two cases. Passing a final order, the NCLAT said creditors of VIL and VOVL had intended the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRPs) of the two companies to run independently, considering the distinct nature of their businesses and the need for a specialised resolution. In this, state-owned Bharat Petroleum subsidiary, BPRL has acquired VOVL, exercising its Right of First Refusal (ROFR), which was subsequently approved by NCLT through a June 2024 order, while the CIRP of VIL is still pending. The appellate tribunal in its order said VIL and VOVL operate in starkly different sectors -- with VIL engaged in consumer electronics and VOVL in oil-related businesses -- making it impractical for a single entity to possess the expertise .

NCLAT sets aside ₹301.6 crore CCI penalty on Grasim, orders fresh hearing

Appellate tribunal NCLAT on Tuesday set aside a Rs 301.6-crore penalty imposed on the Grasim Industries by CCI, directing the fair trade regulator to hear the Aditya Birla Group firm again over its alleged dominance in the viscose staple fibre (VSF) market. The tribunal observed that the CCI did not provide a chance to Grasim Industries to present their arguments, after it differed from the findings of DG, its probe Unit. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) had imposed a penalty on Grasim Industries in March 2020 for allegedly abusing its dominant position with respect to supply of VSF to spinners in India in which it has a dominant position. The order was challenged by Grasim before the NCLAT, which is also an appellate authority over CCI, which asked the regulator to hear afresh. A two-member National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) bench said the CCI itself has "differed from findings of the DG", its probe unit, regarding their directions for disclosure of ...

NCLAT quashes insolvency proceedings against Embassy Developments Limited

Bengaluru-based developer financially sound, says in statement

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in NCLAT order restoring Byju's CoC

Supreme Court backs NCLAT decision restoring original CoC in Byju's insolvency case, dismissing founder Byju Raveendran's appeal and allowing probe into IRP conduct

NCLAT upholds Adani's Jaiprakash Associates bid, junks Vedanta plea

Tribunal backs lenders' decision on Adani's resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates, dismissing Vedanta's challenge over transparency and bid value concerns

NCLAT rejects Vedanta's plea against selection of Adani group's bid for JAL

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday dismissed the two petitions filed by Vedanta Ltd, where the mining group challenged the selection of Adani Enterprises' bid for debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). A two-member bench comprising Chairperson Ashok Bhushan and Member Technical Barun Mitra said: "No grounds have been made out by the appellant (Vedanta) to interfere with the decision of the adjudicating Authority (NCLT)." "There is no merit in the appeal. Both appeals are dismissed. There shall be no orders to pass," said NCLAT. The decision of the Committee of Creditors was based on "overall consideration of the respective resolution plan and was taken in its commercial wisdom," said the appellate tribunal. NCLAT also said there has been "no material irregularity committed by Resolution Professional while conducting the plan resolution process." NCLAT also dismissed Vedanta's plea, where it had questioned the evaluation metrics adopted and had said

NCLAT reserves verdict on Vedanta challenge to Adani JAL resolution plan

NCLAT has reserved judgment on Vedanta's appeals challenging Adani Enterprises' resolution plan for JAL, after hearing arguments from lenders and other stakeholders

NCLAT reserves order on Vedanta's pleas of Adani's bid for JAL

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday reserved its order on Vedanta's two petitions against the selection of Adani Enterprises' bid to acquire debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process. A two-member NCLAT bench comprising Chairperson Ashok Bhushan and Member Technical Barun Mitra concluded its hearing following arguments from Vedanta and respondents, including the Resolution Professional, Committee of Creditors (CoC) and Adani Enterprises. It asked both parties to submit written submissions within the next two days. Vedanta's counsel questioned the evaluation metrics adopted by JAL lenders, who selected the bid from Adani Enterprises offering Rs 14,535 crore and rejected Vedanta's higher bid of Rs 17,926 crore. On March 24, NCLAT declined any interim stay over the Vedanta Group's plea against the order passed by the NCLT on March 17, approving Adani Group's bid. However, it had said that the plan would be subject to the .

Vedanta was never formally declared as highest bidder for JAL: RP to NCLAT

Resolution professional counters Vedanta's claims in appellate tribunal, says email cited by firm did not amount to formal declaration of highest bid

Vedanta was never declared highest bidder for JAL: RP tells NCLAT

The resolution professional of debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) told the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) that there has been no formal declaration identifying Vedanta as the highest bidder in the insolvency process, according to court submissions. Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, appearing for the Resolution Professional (RP) said an e-mail dated September 5 circulated to all bidders only conveyed the highest financial value discovered during the challenge process, and did not constitute an official declaration of a successful bidder. He alleged that Vedanta's claim of being the highest bidder amounted to "suppression of material facts," arguing that its petition lacked a legal and factual basis. Singhvi further told the tribunal that the case presented by the mining group was "completely without foundational facts." "It is a perfectly simple, valid e-mail pointing out what will happen in future. When you do this, then we will evaluate. It's very ...

NCLAT adjourns hearing on Vedanta plea against selection of Adani's JAL bid

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Monday adjourned its hearing over mining giant Vedanta Group's petitions against the selection of Adani Enterprises' bid for debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL). The insolvency appellate tribunal adjourned the hearing on account of a change in the composition of the bench, which was hearing the two appeals filed by Vedanta Ltd. The change has been made due to the unavailability of a member of the bench. NCLAT will decide the date for the next hearing shortly. Vedanta has filed two petitions, challenging the March 17 order by the Allahabad bench of NCLT, which approved Adani Enterprises Ltd's Rs 14,535-crore bid to acquire JAL through the insolvency process. On March 24, NCLAT declined any interim stay on the order passed by the NCLT approving the Adani Group's bid for acquiring JAL. However, it said the plan would be subject to the outcome of the appeals filed by the Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Group. This interim order

NCLAT backs project-specific insolvency proceedings against realty firms

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal has reaffirmed that insolvency proceedings initiated by homebuyers against realty firms must remain confined to the specific project where default has occurred and cannot extend to other projects of the corporate debtor. The appellate tribunal highlighted that putting all other projects of the realty firms, which are unrelated to the default, is not in the interest of homebuyers and other stakeholders of other projects. "The law is well settled that when financial creditors, homebuyers who belong to one project and who file a Section 7 application on account of default committed by the corporate debtor with respect to the project, the CIRP has to confine to the said projects," said the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT). A two-member NCLAT bench, while deciding an appeal by Navin M Raheja, said jeopardising unrelated projects would not serve the interests of homebuyers and stakeholders elsewhere, making clear that the corporat

Vedanta flags lower Adani bid for JAL, alleges opaque CoC process at NCLAT

Vedanta challenges Adani Group's JAL resolution plan in NCLAT, alleging lower bid value than liquidation and lack of transparency in creditor decision-making

Supreme Court declines to halt Adani's ₹14,543 crore JAL resolution plan

Vedanta alleged its higher bid was overlooked, questioned the lenders' decision to back Adani's proposal