Whether the observations made in the Forensic Audit Report can be the sole basis for Bank to conclude an event of Wilful Default? – High Court In this case, the petitioner is challenging an order from the Punjab National Bank (Respondent Bank) that declared them a “Wilful Defaulter” under the “Master Circular on Wilful Defaulters, […]
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IBBI Circular: Guidelines for Unclaimed Dividends and Proceeds Withdrawal
IBBI Circular: Managing Unclaimed Dividends and Proceeds Recent circular issued by IBBI in respect of deposit and withdrawal of unclaimed dividends and / or undistributed proceeds in accordance with Regulation 46 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 (Liquidation Regulations). Regulation 46 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India […]
Doctrine of Subrogation
Doctrine of subrogation is an absolute right of Guarantor, however, the issue becomes different, if it falls within the domain of IBC | A Resolution Plan itself can vary and modify the rights of Creditors and Guarantors and provide for continuation of Personal Guarantees which do not need any confirmation from Personal Guarantor- NCLAT In […]
Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act
Insolvency proceedings does not prevent Corporate Debtor from filing an application under Section 11 of Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 against another party – Godavari Projects (J.V) Vs. Union of India – Delhi High Court. In the case of Godavari Projects (J.V) Vs. Union of India, heard in the Delhi High Court, the proceedings revolved […]
Benefits for Retired Employees under Income Tax Law
Highlight Higher Basic exemption limit Exemption from tax on amount received as Gratuity, Commuted Pension, Leave Encashment and from Provident Fund Higher deduction for Medical Insurance Premium Higher deduction limit for interest from Banks and Post Office. BENEFITS UNDER DIRECT TAXES FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES I am retired from service, after serving for 35 years, […]
Insolvency
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Pre-packed Insolvency
PREPACK INSOLVENCY WHY IS PREPACK INSOLVENCY A PANACEA FOR MICRO, SMALL AND MEDIUM CORPORATES. The Scheme in brief: • The borrower has to be a corporate body and must have committed default of a minimum Rs.10 lacs and maximum Rs.1 Cr. • Pass a Special Resolution that the company will file an application before NCLT […]
100 homebuyers’ nod must for IBC against realtor-Supreme Court
In a move that will safeguard real estate companies from frivolous litigation, the Supreme Court (SC) has upheld the constitutional validity of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) amendment that requires at least 100 allottees, or 10 per cent of creditors, to invoke an insolvency petition against a company. A Bench of Justices R F […]
NCLT admits petition against real estate developers Omaxe
Chandigarh bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has admitted a petition against Omaxe ltd, filed by group chairman Rohtas Goel’s youthful brother and former joint managing director Sunil Goel. “We are of the considered view that the present case is one of the exceptional and compelling circumstances which entitle the applicants for granting […]
Pre-pack insolvency scheme banks on fair debtor-creditor ties
The journey of a pre-pack insolvency starts with an informal understanding, engages stakeholders, and ends with a judicial blessing of the outcome The pre pack insolvency scheme, touted as the next stage in the evolution of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016, will attempt a balancing act, as lawmakers put together an informal arrangement […]