corporate insolvency

A PIL petitioner has informed the Supreme Court that while officials of Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) companies are being arrested, the main perpetrator in the alleged Rs 40,000 crore loan siphoning case remains untouched. The Solicitor General cited new facts for probe delays.

The Enforcement Directorate seized crores in cash and valuables from a Delhi real estate firm accused of cheating homebuyers. Searches at multiple locations revealed a massive alleged fund diversion, even as the company was under insolvency proceedings. The firm collected over Rs 2,000 crore from thousands of buyers, with projects left incomplete and funds reportedly siphoned off.

Thousands of homebuyers in Haryana face years of delay as Piyush Group projects remain unfinished. Allegations suggest buyer funds were diverted for new land acquisitions, with promoters reportedly transferring project assets to family during insolvency. The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet and attached properties worth Rs 944 crore.

In a surprising twist, Justice K.V. Viswanathan of the Supreme Court opted to recuse himself from a case that had reached the judgment reservation stage. Upon reflection, he realized his prior role in representing the petitioner, Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Company, throughout his distinguished legal career.

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The Lok Sabha has approved the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a move lauded by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for revitalizing India's banking sector. The amendments aim to expedite case admissions and curb system misuse, building on the IBC's success in resolving over half of stressed assets and improving corporate governance for rescued firms.

The insolvency resolution of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd. is embroiled in a dispute over the approval of Adani Enterprises' bid over Vedanta's higher offer. Vedanta alleges procedural unfairness and a "commercial conspiracy," challenging the Committee of Creditors' reliance on "commercial wisdom" over value maximisation.

A Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan delivered the judgment while deciding appeals arising from insolvency proceedings initiated against Takshashila Heights India Private Limited, the developer of the real estate project Takshashila Elegna in Ahmedabad.

The government has reclaimed prime Delhi land worth Rs 410 crore from news agency UNI after 46 years due to non-compliance with allotment terms. The Delhi High Court upheld the eviction, stating that a private entity's acquisition post-insolvency doesn't excuse decades of non-performance. This move sets a precedent against unauthorized land transfers.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced significant amendments to the Companies Act, aiming to decriminalize procedural defaults and boost flexibility in share buybacks. The proposed changes also introduce new executive compensation instruments and streamline merger processes. Special benches for the National Company Law Tribunal are planned, alongside relaxations for small companies regarding CSR requirements.

Hero Electric Vehicles Pvt. Ltd. has been ordered for liquidation by the NCLT after insolvency resolution efforts failed. No resolution proposal secured the necessary 66% creditor approval, leading to the tribunal's decision under the IBC. The company's insolvency proceedings began in December 2024.

News agency UNI's central Delhi office has been sealed. This follows the Delhi High Court's dismissal of UNI's plea against an eviction order. The court noted UNI failed to fulfill land allotment conditions for 45 years. Valuable public land was held hostage by the licensee. The cancellation of the allotment was justified.

The article highlights a double standard in public discourse, where welfare schemes for the poor face intense moral scrutiny, while massive bank loan write-offs for large borrowers are discussed with softer language. It argues for equal transparency and accountability in both instances, as taxpayers ultimately fund both.

In a jolt to the Jaypee Group, the Supreme Court on Wednesday directed completion of corporate insolvency resolution process within 90 days for Jaypee Infratech Ltd and said the revised resolution plan will be invited only from NBCC and Suraksha Realty.

Nearly a third of positions at the National Company Law Tribunal remain unfilled, impacting the government's insolvency reform initiative. This shortage has led to operational inefficiencies, delaying insolvency resolutions significantly. The average resolution time has surged to 716 days, far exceeding the 270-day deadline, posing challenges for corporate insolvency processes.

Seeking to enhance transparency in insolvency process, IBBI has amended regulations for corporate insolvency proceedings wherein a resolution professional will be required to provide details about his or her opinion about avoidance transactions pertaining to a corporate debtor.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Arvind Kumar, a former resolution professional for Richa Industries Ltd., on charges of collusion, asset siphoning, and money laundering during insolvency proceedings. This marks the first such arrest of an RP by an enforcement agency. The ED's investigation revealed unexplained cash deposits and illicit fund transfers linked to the company's original bank fraud.