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Case Name : ABC India Ltd. Vs Prabhakar Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (NCLT Mumbai)
Appeal Number : C.P. (I.B) No. 4216/MB/2019
Date of Judgement/Order : 01/05/2024
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Courts : NCLT
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ABC India Ltd. Vs Prabhakar Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (NCLT Mumbai)

Introduction: In a significant ruling, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai addressed the contentious issue of whether detention charges qualify as operational debts under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The case, titled ABC India Ltd. Vs Prabhakar Engineers Pvt. Ltd., revolves around the non-payment of operational debt amounting to Rs. 19,03,500.

Detailed Analysis: The case stemmed from a contractual agreement between ABC India Ltd. (the Operational Creditor) and Prabhakar Engineers Pvt. Ltd. (the Corporate Debtor) for the transportation of cargo. The Operational Creditor alleged that the Corporate Debtor failed to pay detention charges, leading to the initiation of Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) under Section 9 of the IBC.

The Operational Creditor presented evidence, including emails and invoices, to support its claim for detention charges. It argued that these charges were essential components of the transportation agreement and not merely penalties for breach of contract. The Corporate Debtor, on the other hand, contested the claim, stating that detention charges were not explicitly agreed upon and that it had fulfilled its payment obligations for the transportation services.

After examining the submissions from both parties, the NCLT Mumbai made several key findings:

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