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NCLT Kochi Dismisses ₹1,323 Crore Insolvency Plea Against BPL

July 9, 2026

The NCLT Kochi has dismissed a ₹1,323 crore insolvency petition by Morgan Securities against BPL, ruling that the IBC cannot function as a recovery tool when arbitration remedies have been pursued.

NCLT Kochi Dismisses ₹1,323 Crore Insolvency Plea Against BPL

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Kochi has dismissed the ₹1,323 crore insolvency plea filed by Morgan Securities and Credits Private Limited against BPL Limited. The tribunal's decision highlights that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) should not be used as a parallel recovery tool, especially after a creditor has sought remedies through arbitration.

A bench consisting of judicial member Vinay Goel and technical member Ravichandran underscored that allowing such practices would undermine established arbitration processes. The plea was filed under Section 7 of the IBC.

This ruling sets a precedential tone regarding the limits of the IBC as it pertains to parallel proceedings, and insolvency practitioners should approach insolvency applications with caution where alternative remedies exist. It clarifies the tribunal's stance on maintaining the integrity of dispute resolution mechanisms.

Citations

  • Morgan Securities Vs BPL (2026) NCLT
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