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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


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

May 14, 2026 234 Views 0 comment Print

The IBBI Amendment Regulations, 2026 introduce nominee directors on IPA governing boards and strengthen oversight mechanisms. The changes aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and regulatory supervision in insolvency professional agencies.

NCLT Orders director to Refund Diverted Rental Income

May 14, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

The NCLT Mumbai held that a director diverted rental income from corporate debtor properties through forged leave and license agreements. The Tribunal ordered refund of the diverted amounts with 12% interest and referred the matter to the IBBI for further action.

NCLT Cannot Keep Reserved IBC Matter Pending Indefinitely: Bombay HC

May 12, 2026 189 Views 0 comment Print

The Bombay High Court directed constitution of a special NCLT Bench after an insolvency petition remained pending despite being reserved for orders twice. The Court held that delay frustrated the purpose of IBC proceedings.

Arbitration Clause Cannot Block Insolvency Proceedings Once Default Is Proven: NCLT Mumbai

May 11, 2026 198 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Mumbai held that existence of an arbitration clause in the MoU did not bar initiation of CIRP under Section 7 of the IBC. The Tribunal admitted the insolvency plea after finding sufficient evidence of financial debt and default.

MSME Protections Cannot Override IBC Once Default Is Established: NCLT Mumbai

May 11, 2026 2298 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT Mumbai held that protections available under the MSMED Act and RBI revival framework do not bar initiation of CIRP once financial debt and default are established. The Tribunal admitted the Section 7 application after finding default exceeding Rs. 24 crore.

Resolution Plan Approved After Re-Voting as Initial Vote Failed to Meet 66% Threshold: NCLT Mumbai

May 10, 2026 540 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal examined a case where a resolution plan initially failed to secure required votes but was later approved after re-voting, ultimately achieving 100% CoC approval.

NCLT Rejects Confidentiality Breach Plea as Email to Bidder Was Found Inadvertent

May 10, 2026 258 Views 0 comment Print

NCLT held that inclusion of a prospective bidder in an email chain was an isolated inadvertent act caused by auto-suggest and not a deliberate breach of confidentiality. The Tribunal found no evidence of mala fide intent or unfair advantage.

NCLAT Upholds Rejection of Resolution Plan as CIRP Was Not Conducted Transparently

May 9, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

The Appellate Tribunal upheld findings that the arrangement allowing the Successful Resolution Applicant to receive 50% of PUFE recoveries was contrary to the IBC framework. The recoveries were held to constitute assets of the Corporate Debtor.

NCLT Admits Section 7 Plea Since Loan Default Was Proved Through Emails & Bank Records

May 9, 2026 150 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal held that the financial creditor successfully established the existence of financial debt and default through documentary evidence including loan agreements, bank statements, and email acknowledgments.

IBC Is Not a Recovery Shortcut: SC Rejects CIRP in Builder-Bank-Borrower Dispute

May 9, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

The Supreme Court held that insolvency proceedings under the IBC cannot be invoked merely to recover disputed dues arising from contractual transactions.

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