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'Not haircut but mundan': Congress on NCLT clearing Subhash Chandra's Rs 6.5 crore payout

The NCLT has given the green light for Subhash Chandra's settlement of Rs 6.5 crore against outstanding dues of Rs 22,006 crore. This drastic resolution indicates a staggering 99.97 percent loss for the lenders. Congress has denounced this move as a travesty of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Despite dissent…

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Rs 22,006 crore claims, Rs 6.5 crore payout: NCLT clears Subhash Chandra plan

The insolvency tribunal NCLT approved Subhash Chandra's repayment plan. Lenders will receive only Rs 6.5 crore against Rs 22,006.57 crore claims. This represents a nearly 99.97 per cent haircut for the financial institutions. The tribunal rejected objections from dissenting creditors regarding the meagre payout. The approved plan is now binding…

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NCLAT upholds SFIO's power to seek disgorgement of assets in IL&FS-linked case

NCLAT has dismissed appeals by audit firm BSR & Associates LLP and former partner N Sampath Ganesh, upholding SFIO’s authority to pursue asset attachment and disgorgement proceedings in the IL&FS Securities Services Ltd (ISSL) case.

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SpiceJet insolvency case: NCLT allows lessor to withdraw plea, imposes fine on both Aviator ML & cash-strapped airline

The National Company Law Tribunal allowed Aviator ML to withdraw its insolvency plea against SpiceJet. Both parties faced a fine for late settlement notification to the court. Seven other insolvency petitions filed by aircraft lessors against SpiceJet will be reheard. These ongoing cases continue to pose a significant financial threat…

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JSW Mahanadi Power settles dispute with Raigarh Champa Rail; NCLAT disposes of appeal

The NCLAT disposed of an appeal between JSW Mahanadi Power and RCRIPL. Both companies reached an amicable settlement after a dispute over unpaid invoices. JSW Energy now controls both entities following separate insolvency proceedings. The NCLAT order recorded the joint memo filed by the two companies.

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NCLAT upholds insolvency proceedings against Nyka Steel guarantor over UCO Bank dues

The NCLAT upheld an NCLT order initiating insolvency proceedings against a personal guarantor. This decision involved Asif Ahmed Siddique, a guarantor for Nyka Steel. The tribunal found the guarantor's liability extended beyond the initial capped amount. It also noted the guarantor signed the credit facility renewal in 2018.

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Parliamentary panel backs govt steps to strengthen IBC recovery, seeks deeper action on fund diversion

A parliamentary panel has backed govt efforts to improve insolvency recovery, seeking urgent action to prevent fund diversion during insolvency proceedings. The committee noted a significant gap between avoidance transaction values and actual recoveries.

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NCLAT junks plea of Log 9 Mobility's executives against order to assist in recovery of EVs leased from Gensol

The NCLAT rejected an appeal by Log 9 Mobility's suspended directors. They challenged an NCLT order to help recover leased electric vehicles. The tribunal stated NCLT has wide powers under the IBC code. Directors cannot avoid responsibility for assisting vehicle identification and handover. The appeal was dismissed as the grounds…

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NCLAT rejects DoT's 469-crore claim appeal in Rolta insolvency; upholds resolution plan

The NCLAT has officially dismissed the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) appeal against Rolta India's resolution plan, stating it has already been executed and the company petition is now closed. The resolution professional deemed DoT's claims for overdue license fees as contingent. Furthermore, the tribunal noted that DoT had failed to…

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Byju’s-BCCI settlement remains stalled; NCLT pauses buyer search

Byju's proposed Rs 158-crore settlement with the BCCI remains unresolved. Creditors have met multiple times but could not reach a decision on the matter. The settlement's approval or rejection will determine the continuation of insolvency proceedings. Founders have also challenged GLAS Trust's authority and claim size. The tribunal has paused…

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SC issues notice on Venugopal Dhoot's plea against order upholding separate insolvency for VIL, VOVL

The Supreme Court will hear Venugopal Dhoot's plea against an NCLAT order. This order upheld separate insolvency proceedings for two Videocon group entities. The appellate tribunal had set aside an earlier NCLT order directing clubbing of these cases. Creditors intended the corporate insolvency resolution processes to run independently. This decision…

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Gratuity, leave encashment not part of CIRP cost: NCLAT

The NCLAT dismissed an appeal regarding priority payment of gratuity dues. It upheld an earlier NCLT order concerning Duncans Industries' former director. Such dues must be settled according to the company's approved resolution plan. Gratuity is a terminal benefit, not an insolvency resolution process cost. The appellate tribunal found the…

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NCLT clears 78 resolution plans involving Rs 5,518 cr in June quarter

The National Company Law Tribunal approved 78 resolution plans totaling Rs 5,517.66 crore. This marks the highest first quarter performance since the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code's enactment. The tribunal has approved 1,628 plans involving over Rs 4.78 lakh crore to date. Currently, 349 applications for resolution plans remain pending before…

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Supreme Court adjourns suo motu case on NCLT vacancies, infrastructure; says appointments process underway

The Supreme Court has postponed a hearing on NCLT member appointments and infrastructure. The court noted that the appointment process for tribunal members is currently underway. This suo motu case addresses significant delays in judicial and technical member appointments. It also covers concerns regarding inadequate infrastructure and the tribunal's disposal…

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NCLAT allows withdrawal of insolvency case against Oswal Overseas after settlement with creditor

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal allowed Oswal Overseas' appeal withdrawal after a settlement. Oswal Overseas and LH Sugar Factories informed the tribunal about their amicable dispute resolution. A demand draft for Rs 2.80 crore was handed over to LH Sugar Factories. The tribunal dismissed an appeal challenging the insolvency…

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NCLT clears Bhutani Infra's Entertainment City stake buy over Unitech objections

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has ordered Entertainment City to register a 4.26% equity transfer to Bhutani Infra's Parmesh Construction Company. This decision overrides Unitech Holding's objections regarding a shareholder agreement violation. The tribunal ruled the transfer valid, stating that the initiation of a 100% disinvestment process effectively waived…

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NCLT to admit case only if debt, default established: Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act

New Delhi: Legal experts highlighted that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2026 mandates 'debt' and 'default' for NCLT case admission. The amended act introduces phased resolution plan approval, restored CIRP before liquidation, and bars resolution professionals from acting as liquidators. Competition law saw a surge in merger control cases,…

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NCLAT revives insolvency proceedings against Chintamani's Jewellery Arcade on Axis Bank plea

Insolvency proceedings against Chintamani's Jewellery Arcade have been revived by the NCLAT after Axis Bank filed a restoration application. The tribunal found the company in material and continuing breach of court-recorded settlement terms, failing to adhere to its repayment schedule. This decision reinstates the corporate insolvency resolution process against the…

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'Methyl Isocyanate of law': SC slams AI 'hallucinations', quashes NCLT verdict

The Supreme Court has declared zero tolerance for AI-generated fake or hallucinated judgments used as legal precedents. Setting aside an NCLT verdict, the apex court emphasized that such fabricated citations contaminate the justice system. The Bar Council of India is directed to form a committee to address this issue and…

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NCLAT revives IL&FS plea in Rs 1,080 crore circuitous transactions, sets aside NCLT order

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has revived IL&FS's plea concerning Rs 1,080 crore in alleged circuitous lending transactions. Setting aside a previous NCLT order, the tribunal stated the lower court erred by not examining the merits of claims that these deals, involving IFIN and SREI group entities, were…

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Byju’s tablets, laptops gather dust in warehouse as insolvency drags on

The delay comes as the June 30 deadline for submitting expressions of interest (EoI) in the broader resolution process has passed. The warehouse assets are being handled through a separate sale under Regulation 29 of the CIRP (Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process), but the delay points to the challenge of monetising…

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NCLT posts Byjus-Aakash hearing for July 16 as parties seek time for settlement

Aakash Educational Services and Think & Learn's resolution professional requested a delay in NCLT proceedings, citing advanced settlement talks for the Aakash shareholding dispute. The National Company Law Tribunal has adjourned the matter to July 16, expecting a resolution. This development follows reports of ongoing settlement discussions between Manipal Education…

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Vikram Solar shares fall 3% after NCLT admits insolvency petition against the company. Here's why

Vikram Solar shares declined after the NCLT admitted an insolvency petition filed by Isitva Steels over alleged dues linked to civil works for a solar EPC project. The company has disputed the claim, citing a prior settlement agreement, and plans to challenge the order before the NCLAT.

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Byju’s-Aakash settlement talks enter final stretch ahead of NCLT hearing

Settlement talks are underway between Manipal Education and Medical Group and GLAS Trust, representing Byju's US lenders, to resolve the Aakash Educational Services shareholding dispute. This crucial discussion aims to settle the division of Aakash's value, Byju's most significant asset, ahead of a key NCLT hearing.

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JAL shares delist from BSE and NSE today: Will its 6.5 lakh shareholders get anything?

Jaiprakash Associates shares were delisted from the BSE and NSE on Thursday, marking the closure of one of India's longest-running insolvency cases. The delisting follows the acquisition of the debt-laden company's assets by Adani Group. JAL said it had received final approval from both exchanges and thanked them for their…

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