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The NCLAT ruled that formal loan agreements are not prerequisite for establishing financial debt, upholding the status of repayable advances under the IBC.
The Bombay High Court ruled that NCLT's post-facto approval of arbitration proceedings does not render them void ab initio, confirming their validity from the date of approval.
The NCLAT upheld the implementation of Rolta India's resolution plan, ruling that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) cannot revive claims not challenged in time. This decision safeguards CIRP finality.
The NCLT determined that a money lender cannot assume the status of a financial creditor based solely on direct loan payments made to a corporate debtor’s existing bank debts. The petition was rejected.
The NCLAT has clarified that the NCLT does not possess the jurisdiction to adjudicate on disputed easementary rights concerning third-party land under the IBC, thereby protecting liquidation assets and creditor interests.
The NCLAT ruled that a clerical rectification does not reset the limitation period for appeals under Section 61 of the IBC. No appeals can be initiated beyond the stipulated 45-day time limit from the date of the order.
The Bombay High Court directed SBI and ED to confirm if Vijay Mallya's debts were settled using assets attached by the ED. This follows claims from Mallya's counsel regarding debt clearance.
The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹1.80 lakh on Valuefin India Credit Services Private Limited for non-compliance with regulatory directions pertaining to shareholding acquisition. This enforcement action highlights the RBI's regulatory authority.
The Reserve Bank of India's 2026 Directions on statutory audits for Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) lay out comprehensive rules regarding eligibility, independence, and rotation of auditors. These changes are set to enhance regulatory compliance and transparency.
The Calcutta High Court ruled that independent chartered accountants are liable under Section 628 of the Companies Act for certifying false statutory returns, establishing accountability.
The NCLT ruled that a fresh insolvency plea can proceed notwithstanding previous withdrawals and ongoing SARFAESI recovery processes. The ruling emphasizes the need for a statutory examination of liabilities by the Resolution Professional.
The IBBI has suspended the Authorised Financial Advisor of a liquidator for three months due to non-filing and non-cooperation during the liquidation of Oceanic Edibles. This measure underscores the necessity for diligence and transparency in insolvency proceedings.
The NCLT has pronounced that procedural delays in filing liquidation pleas do not impede the Committee of Creditors' (CoC) statutory decision to liquidate. This ruling underscores the importance of timely creditor actions.