The Supreme Court of India has accepted the appeal by BYJU’S promoters against the NCLAT’s refusal to withdraw insolvency proceedings linked to a Rs. 158 crore settlement with BCCI. Notices have been issued to relevant parties, with the next hearing scheduled for July 21, where interim relief may be considered.
Lenders have accused Byju’s former management of attempting to dilute Think and Learn’s stake in Aakash, stressing its crucial role for the company’s value. The National Company Law Tribunal is involved, with several legal representatives addressing ongoing insolvency claims and management control over Aakash, amid ongoing disputes and pending applications.
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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.
NCLAT Chennai today has approved Byju’s settlement with BCCI, halting insolvency proceedings against the edtech firm. Repayment source was confirmed, safeguarding financial creditors’ interests. The tribunal criticized unnecessary complexity and stressed the importance of settlement. With this decision, insolvency proceedings against Think and Learn will cease, and the firm will not form a Company of Creditors.
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The NCLAT Chennai expected to announce its decision on Byju Raveendran’s appeal against insolvency proceedings on August 2. This ruling will impact the disputed Rs.158 crore settlement between Raveendran and the BCCI. The case revolves around the initiation of insolvency proceedings against Byju’s parent company, and the source of funds used for the settlement is under scrutiny.