Vedanta has approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on Adani Enterprises’ resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates. The dispute centers on alleged lack of transparency and rejection of Vedanta’s revised bid in the insolvency process.
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.
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) dismissed Jindal Poly Films Limited’s appeal challenging the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) order admitting a shareholder class action petition and directing issuance of public notice under the Companies Act, 2013, affirming continuation of class action proceedings.
The Supreme Court of India ruled that National Company Law Tribunal and National Company Law Appellate Tribunal cannot review attachment orders under the Prohibition of Benami Property Transactions Act, 1988, even if linked to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 proceedings, dismissing liquidators’ appeals.
The Supreme Court indicated its plan to scrutinise the scope of powers wielded by the NCLT President in transferring cases across state benches, as Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi heard submissions on the sensitive administrative authority.
The Supreme Court will review claims that AI-generated case laws were cited in pleadings, raising concerns about fabricated inputs. It cautioned that the appellant would be taken to task if the citations proved fictitious, echoing the opponent’s charge.
Paytm has filed an insolvency plea against online gaming platform WinZO before the NCLT, alleging non-payment of Rs 3.6 crore for ad services. WinZO claims the invoices were “not validated,” while Paytm calls it a “sham defence.”
The Supreme Court conducted final arguments in the Bhushan Power case, focusing on delays in implementing a resolution plan under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. JSW Steel defended the delays as caused by external factors, while promoters disputed this, claiming JSW failed to meet funding arrangements. The court reserved its verdict after intense discussions.
NCLT Kolkata suspends video conferencing after cybersecurity concerns. Virtual hearings are paused until NIC confirms systems are secure.
Today, On 31st July, CJI Gavai-led bench recalls May 2 verdict that ordered Bhushan Power & Steel’s liquidation, observing, “Article 142 is to do justice, not to send 25,000 workers on road.” Supreme Court hints at reviewing earlier ruling.
