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No More Technical Escapes: SC Settles Law on Guarantee Validity, Stamping & Disclosures in CIRP

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court held that liabilities arising from corporate guarantees qualify as financial debt under Section 5(8) of the Inso...

May 21, 2026 240 Views 0 comment Print

SC on Shortfall Undertakings as Financial Debt: China Development Bank v. Doha Bank

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court ruled that a shortfall payment clause in a Deed of Hypothecation can qualify as a contract of guarantee under th...

May 21, 2026 192 Views 0 comment Print

Ambiguous Position of Indian Tax Debts in Waterfall Mechanism

Corporate Law : The article examines how conflicting Supreme Court judgments in Rainbow Papers and Raman Ispat created uncertainty regarding the s...

May 18, 2026 327 Views 0 comment Print

IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026 open gateways for early intervention through CIIRP (Chapter IV-A (Sections 58A–58K) – Let’s Decode CIIRP

Corporate Law : The IBC (Amendment) Act, 2026 introduces CIIRP as a faster and proactive insolvency mechanism for early-stage financial stress. Th...

May 15, 2026 276 Views 0 comment Print

Insolvency As A Strategic Pressure Tool and How Courts are Pushing Back

Corporate Law : Explains how the Court held that insolvency proceedings cannot be used as a pressure tactic for debt recovery. Even if default is ...

May 5, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


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Latest Case Law Related to IBC 2016: January to March 2026

Corporate Law : The Supreme Court upheld joint insolvency proceedings against two interconnected real estate companies due to common management an...

May 21, 2026 153 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Issues 2026 Guidelines for Insolvency Professional Appointments

Corporate Law : 2026 Guidelines streamline selection of Insolvency Professionals for IRP, RP, Liquidator, and Bankruptcy Trustee roles, ensuring t...

May 19, 2026 2196 Views 1 comment Print

IBBI Proposes Amendments to IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016

Corporate Law : The amendments replace the consultation committee with CoC oversight, giving creditors greater control over liquidation decisions....

April 17, 2026 339 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Proposes Creditor-Led Insolvency Framework to Enable Faster Resolution

Corporate Law : The proposal focuses on enabling creditors to initiate resolution while retaining debtor management under supervision. It sets out...

April 17, 2026 348 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI Proposes Amendments Due to Introduction of ‘Service Provider’ Definition

Corporate Law : The amendments arise from the inclusion of a unified “service provider” definition under the Code. The move expands regulatory...

April 15, 2026 360 Views 0 comment Print


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NCLT Orders Dissolution as All Assets Were Liquidated & Distributed Under Section 53

Corporate Law : NCLT Indore held that dissolution under Section 54 of the IBC was justified after all assets of the corporate debtor were liquidat...

May 22, 2026 93 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Admits CIRP as OTS Proposal Remained Unimplemented Despite Repeated Extensions

Corporate Law : NCLT Mumbai held that ongoing One-Time Settlement discussions cannot defeat insolvency proceedings when debt and default are admit...

May 22, 2026 81 Views 0 comment Print

Subsidiary Company Assets Cannot Form Part of Parent Company Insolvency: NCLAT Delhi

Corporate Law : NCLAT held that foreign oil and gas assets owned through Videocon subsidiaries could not be included in the CIRP of Videocon Indus...

May 22, 2026 96 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Directs Liquidation After 741-Day CIRP Expires Without Approved Resolution Plan

Corporate Law : Tribunal noted that the CIRP period, including all extensions, had reached 741 days and expired on 20 November 2025. Since no plan...

May 22, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Orders Liquidation After CoC Rejects All Resolution Plans With Majority Vote

Corporate Law : The NCLT Mumbai held that liquidation became mandatory under Section 33(2) of the IBC after the Committee of Creditors rejected al...

May 22, 2026 141 Views 0 comment Print


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IBBI Pre-Packaged Insolvency Resolution Process) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026

Corporate Law : The amendment bars related parties, recent auditors, and connected persons from acting as registered valuers in pre-pack insolvenc...

May 21, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI (Liquidation Process) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2026

Corporate Law : The IBBI amended the Liquidation Process Regulations, 2016 to allow appointment of one registered valuer for each asset class in M...

May 21, 2026 168 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) (Second Amendment) Regulations, 2026

Corporate Law : The IBBI amended the CIRP Regulations, 2016 to permit appointment of one set of registered valuers for MSME corporate debtors. The...

May 21, 2026 174 Views 0 comment Print

IBBI (Model Bye-Laws and Governing Board of Insolvency Professional Agencies) (Amendment) Regulations, 2026

Corporate Law : The IBBI Amendment Regulations, 2026 introduce nominee directors on IPA governing boards and strengthen oversight mechanisms. The ...

May 14, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

Insolvency Professional Suspended for Repeated Delays in Liquidation Compliance

Corporate Law : The order highlights that delayed applications, late progress reports, and non-compliance with filing requirements amounted to ser...

May 7, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print


NCLT Admits Insolvency Plea as No Pre-Existing Dispute Found Before Demand Notice

March 20, 2026 675 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal held that alleged disputes on quality were raised only after the demand notice and lacked prior evidence. It admitted the petition after finding operational debt and default clearly established.

IBC Resolution Boosts Firm Performance with 89% Sales Growth, Study Finds

March 19, 2026 315 Views 0 comment Print

Resolved firms demonstrated improved operations and investment activity. The findings confirm successful business revival.

IBBI Penalizes Insolvency Professional for Non-Compliance with Tribunal Directions

March 18, 2026 321 Views 0 comment Print

The case involved failure to attend hearings and file an affidavit as directed. The Committee imposed a penalty and warning, emphasizing strict compliance with tribunal orders.

Service Tax Appeal Disposed as NCLT-Approved Resolution Plan Bars Further Proceedings

March 18, 2026 195 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that once a resolution plan is approved under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, appeals relating to claims not included in the plan cannot continue.

Section 231 IBC Not a Bar to Civil Suit Challenging Sale Deeds: Madras HC

March 17, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that a plaint cannot be rejected at the institution stage without numbering the suit. It ruled that courts perform a ministerial function while numbering suits and set aside the trial court’s rejection order.

Operational Creditors Under IBC: Why They Bear Losses Without a Vote

March 16, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print

The IBC gives financial creditors exclusive voting power in resolution plans, while operational creditors remain bound by decisions they cannot influence. Courts have upheld this structure as long as liquidation value protection under Section 30(2)(b) is maintained.

Writ Petition Not Maintainable When IBC Appellate Remedy Exists: Madras HC

March 16, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court held that challenges relating to insolvency proceedings must follow the statutory appellate process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. The writ petition was dismissed for failure to exhaust the remedy before NCLAT.

Reassessment for Pre-CIRP Period Quashed as Resolution Plan Bars Fresh Tax Proceedings

March 15, 2026 849 Views 0 comment Print

The tribunal ruled that reassessment proceedings for a period prior to the approval of an NCLT resolution plan cannot be sustained. It held that once the resolution plan is approved, tax demands relating to earlier periods cannot continue against the corporate debtor.

Madras HC Quashes MSME Award as Claim Not Filed During CIRP

March 15, 2026 324 Views 0 comment Print

The Madras High Court set aside execution of a ₹34.5 lakh MSME award, holding that the creditor’s claim stood extinguished because it was not submitted during the CIRP and was absent from the approved resolution plan.

Future of Insolvency Practice: Technology, ESG and New-Age Businesses

March 15, 2026 576 Views 0 comment Print

This article explains how technology, ESG considerations, and digital business models are transforming insolvency practice under the IBC. It highlights the need for modern valuation, governance accountability, and tech-driven insolvency processes.

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