The Karnataka High Court has prohibited the Committee of Creditors (CoC) of Byju’s parent company, Think and Learn, from meeting or making decisions until the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) rules on applications to replace the current Resolution Professional. This followed a petition by Glas Trust Company, which raised concerns over creditor voting rights. The NCLT is set to reconvene, influencing Byju’s insolvency resolution.
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The Supreme Court of India Today (Oct 23) nullified the Rs 158 crore settlement between Byju’s (Think and Learn Pvt Ltd) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The decision overturned a previous ruling by the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which had closed the insolvency proceedings against the ed-tech giant Byju’s, following a settlement with BCCI. The court criticized the NCLAT for prematurely concluding the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) by invoking its inherent powers under Rule 11 of the NCLAT Rules 2016.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 26) reserved its judgment on U.S.-based Glas Trust Company LLC’s appeal against the NCLAT’s stay on insolvency proceedings for BYJU’s, which also approved a Rs 158.9 crore settlement with BCCI. The SC has halted today’s 4 PM creditors’ committee meeting and any further meetings until its decision.
The Supreme Court Today (Sept 25) expressed doubts over whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had applied its mind while deciding to close insolvency proceedings against ed-tech firm Byju’s. The Court indicated that it is inclined to send the matter back to the NCLAT to take a fresh decision.
Today, On 6th September, The Supreme Court agreed to hear a plea about insolvency proceedings against ed-tech company Byju’s. This case involves the company’s financial challenges and its settlement of dues with the BCCI. Both parties are seeking an expedited hearing, and the court has stayed a previous NCLAT judgment concerning the case. The case revolves around a sponsorship agreement default with the BCCI.
Byju Raveendran challenges Byju’s insolvency order, alleging bias by NCLAT. He seeks suspension of the order, stating Byju’s solvency and a plan to clear debts. BCCI opposes, claiming forum shopping. NCLAT is set to hear the appeal. Byju’s insolvency resulted from unpaid dues to BCCI, impacting its value and operations. Continued hearing on July 26.