Supreme Court Big Relief to Banks: Parallel CIRP Allowed Against Borrower and Corporate Guarantor Under IBC

The Supreme Court has ruled that lenders can start insolvency proceedings at the same time against both the main borrower and the corporate guarantor for the same loan under the IBC. The Court said there is no legal bar in the Code and each case must be examined independently on merits.

Supreme Court Orders Probe Into Alleged Attempt to Sway NCLAT Judge: “Anguished!! Higher Judiciary Tried to Influence”

The Supreme Court expressed anguish after an NCLAT judge revealed that a revered higher judiciary member allegedly sought a favourable order. Directing a probe, the Court stressed that such influence threatens judicial independence, fairness, and integrity of legal proceedings.

Karnataka HC Orders Safeguarding of Byju’s Insolvency Communications: “Preserve All Emails”

The Karnataka High Court has directed the preservation of all emails and communications related to Byju’s insolvency case, stating, “Preserve all emails.” The interim order came in response to a petition by Byju Raveendran, aiming to secure crucial digital evidence amid ongoing proceedings under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

[Byju’s Insolvency Case] “They Have Classified Us as Operational Creditors; We Are Financial Creditors”: Aditya Birla Finance, Glas Trust Seek to Replace Resolution Professional

Today, On 4th November, Aditya Birla Finance and Glas Trust petitioned the NCLT to replace the resolution professional managing Byju’s insolvency, claiming only one entity is classified as a financial creditor, resulting in a single-member Committee of Creditors. The NCLT will hear the case next week, following a stay on CoC meetings.