The CBI will investigate allegations of bribery involving lawyers seeking a favourable NCLT order. A firm’s director filed a complaint against Mahi Bhat and Akshat Ketan, the proprietor of AU Corporate Advisory and Legal Services. They allegedly demanded a bribe in exchange for securing a favorable ruling. The case is now under CBI scrutiny.
The NCLT rejected Akshay Kumar’s insolvency plea against Cue Learn, stating the claim did not constitute operational debt under the IBC. Kumar’s assertion of an unpaid endorsement agreement was deemed invalid due to a contractual breach. The tribunal emphasized that such disputes belong in civil court, not insolvency proceedings, distinguishing between contract claims and actual insolvency issues.
The Bombay High Court imposed fine on a litigant Rs.5 lakh for challenging the law that gives immunity to judges. The Court said her claims against two NCLT members were false and not supported by evidence. It also found no good reason to consider her petition. The fine was imposed for misusing the legal process.
The Supreme Court Today (Nov 29) directed Aakash Institute not to give effect to the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) resolution to amend its Articles of Association (AoA). A Bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice PV Sanjay Kumar directed Aakash Education to approach the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) in seven days. The stay on implementation of the resolution will remain in place till the first date of hearing of the appeal before the NCLAT.
The NCLT ruled in favor of Byju’s investors, instructing Aakash Institute to pause a resolution that could dilute their shareholding. This decision follows a petition from Singapore VII Topco I, owned by Blackstone, alleging investor oppression. The next hearing is scheduled for December 19, leaving the future of investor rights and Aakash Institute uncertain.
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has issued a notice to SpiceJet due to a $5 million insolvency plea from Sabarmati Aviation, marking the airline’s third such notice in recent months. SpiceJet, dealing with nearly 10 insolvency cases, faces mounting financial difficulties, including claims from JetAir 17 Limited for over $27 million. The next hearing is set for December 3.
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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.
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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.
Today, On 22nd October, the Supreme Court of India permitted the government-appointed board of Unitech Ltd to seek police assistance for managing disturbances from third parties on the company’s properties. The board was also authorized to address grievances with government authorities, ensuring they can oversee the company’s affairs and complete pending housing projects for distressed homebuyers.