
NCLT: Financial Creditor Not Required to Delay OTS Discussions
The NCLT ruled that a financial creditor cannot be compelled to wait for a One-Time Settlement (OTS) when both debt and default are acknowledged, permitting the admission of a CIRP.
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The NCLT ruled that a financial creditor cannot be compelled to wait for a One-Time Settlement (OTS) when both debt and default are acknowledged, permitting the admission of a CIRP.

The NCLT ruled that without statutory determination under the EPF Act, the EPFO cannot lodge PF claims in insolvency proceedings. This ruling upholds procedural integrity in CIRP.

The NCLT ruled that a Recovery Certificate issued by the Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT) revives the limitation period, allowing a ₹17.54 crore insolvency plea against Sunbeam Dealers.

The NCLAT ruled that a mortgage of property without actual fund disbursal does not qualify as financial debt under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), reinforcing the necessity of actual fund flows.

The NCLAT ruled that timely claims for corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) cannot be rejected due to minor procedural or technical objections, ensuring access to justice for creditors.
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