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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 369 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 96 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 90 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


Operational creditor can initiate CIRP against Corporate Debtor only in clear cases

August 31, 2023 1071 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that operational creditor can initiate Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) against a Corporate Debtor only in clear cases where no real dispute exists between the two parties.

Supreme Court Declares Homebuyers as Creditors under IBC

August 31, 2023 5685 Views 1 comment Print

An analysis of the Supreme Court ruling which positions homebuyers as financial creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, its implications, and history.

Tata Power’s Service Connection Application to be Considered Without Arrear Payment: NCLAT

August 30, 2023 627 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT rules in favor of Tata Power, stating no arrears payment needed before the date of Resolution Plan approval against Jagannath Sponge Pvt Ltd.

NCLAT Dismisses Kotak Mahindra’s Appeal: Scope Limited After ‘Approval of Resolution Plan

August 30, 2023 774 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai dismisses Kotak Mahindra Bank’s appeal in the Orchid Pharma case, affirming limited authority post approval of resolution plan. Analysis and conclusion provided.

Emails Aren’t Valid Notices As Per NCLT Rules: NCLAT

August 29, 2023 2256 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi rules in Suniel Dhandhania & Anr Vs Vichitra Narayan Pathak that an email doesn’t qualify as a valid notice under NCLT guidelines.

Initiation of CIRP u/s 9 unsustainable as dispute existed prior to issue of demand notice

August 28, 2023 936 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that initiation of CIRP under section 9 of the Insolvency Bankruptcy Code, 2016 unsustainable as dispute regarding credit/refund of the service tax amount existed prior to the issue of demand notice under section 8.

Study on Post-IBC Firm Outcomes: Effectiveness Report

August 26, 2023 984 Views 0 comment Print

Analyzing impact of IBC Resolution process on firms’ post-distress outcomes. Reveals insights on financial recovery, operational efficiency, and stakeholder perspectives.

Recent Suicide Case: What Is More Important – Human Life or Recovery of Debt?

August 26, 2023 2262 Views 0 comment Print

Examining the critical question: Human life or debt recovery? The recent alleged suicide case of Nitin Desai highlights the emotional toll of recovery actions by financial institutions. The article delves into the legal frameworks governing debt recovery, the impact on mental health, and the need for a humane approach.

Claim of appellant during CIRP based on forged document is duly rejected

August 19, 2023 2382 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Delhi held that claim of the appellant, to Interim Resolution Professional (IRP) during the process of CIRP, duly rejected as the claim was based on MOU/ agreement which were forged document.

NCLT can initiate insolvency proceedings of Personal Guarantors even when no CIRP pending against Corporate Debtor

August 19, 2023 3111 Views 0 comment Print

NCLAT Chennai held that National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has jurisdiction to initiate insolvency proceedings of Personal Guarantors even when no Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) Proceedings is pending against Corporate Debtor.

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