
Pre-Existing Dispute Cannot Obstruct CIRP After Admission of Operational Debt: NCLAT
The NCLAT reaffirmed that once operational debt is admitted, disputes regarding defective supply cannot hinder the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).
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The NCLAT reaffirmed that once operational debt is admitted, disputes regarding defective supply cannot hinder the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).

The NCLAT has classified a conditional payment linked to a consequence sheet as an acknowledgment of operational debt, sustaining the admission of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).

The NCLT has ordered the liquidation of a corporate debtor after the Committee of Creditors rejected the only resolution plan submitted during the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP).

The NCLAT has ruled that pre-existing disputes regarding defective supply and delays cannot obstruct the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) after the admission of undisputed operational debt.

The NCLT Principal Bench has permitted dissolution of a corporate entity after the assignment of avoidance proceedings along with residual assets during the liquidation process. This ruling clarifies the conditions under which dissolution can be executed when no further assets are available for distribution.

The NCLAT has upheld the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) in a case involving ₹3.19 crore supply dues between joint venture partners, affirming that such dues constitute operational debt under the IBC.

The NCLT Mumbai has ordered a director to refund diverted rental income obtained through forged lease agreements, mandating return of funds with 12% interest. This ruling emphasizes accountability in corporate governance.

The NCLAT has upheld the Committee of Creditors' (CoC) discretion to favor a feasible resolution plan over a higher net present value (NPV) offer, rejecting Vedanta’s ₹17,926 crore proposal. This reinforces the CoC's commercial wisdom in deciding on plans during insolvency.

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) ruled that resolution applicants cannot alter financial proposals through last-minute addendums after the challenge process has begun. This decision reinforces the integrity of the bidding process in corporate insolvency resolution.

NCLAT maintains that supply dues between consortium partners are actionable under IBC, reinforcing the status of such obligations as operational debt. This ruling strengthens the position of suppliers in corporate insolvency processes.

The NCLT Mumbai has ordered a director to refund rental income that was diverted through forged lease agreements, mandating the amount to be returned with 12% interest. This decision highlights the tribunal's stance against fraudulent conduct and its implications for corporate governance.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has imposed a three-year suspension on an insolvency professional for failing to disclose a conflict of interest during the resolution of a RERA-linked scheme. This highlights the regulatory body's commitment to uphold ethical standards in insolvency management.