Liquidator Must Not Restrict Sale Of Corporate Debtor’s Assets Through Private Sale To Single Buyer, Must Strategise To Attract Multiple Buyers: NCLT Mumbai

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench of Shri Anil Raj Chellan (Judicial Member) and Shri K. R. Saji Kumar (Technical Member) while disallowing the Liquidator’s application for the private sale of the Corporate Debtor’s assets, it was held that the Liquidator must not restrict the private sale to a single buyer but should…

Lambeth partners with debt charity to help residents

Lambeth is boosting the help it offers to residents who need support in managing their finances by partnering with debt advice charity StepChange. The cost of living crisis and the housing crisis mean more people than ever are struggling to manage their household budgets. Research shows that 92 percent of people struggling with debt wished they’d…

Insolvency DG warns of rising trend in self-declared bankruptcy

PUTRAJAYA (March 30): The rising trend of individuals declaring bankruptcy voluntarily is becoming a growing concern, signalling that many are struggling with severe financial difficulties. In recent years, more people have opted to declare themselves bankrupt through a Debtor’s Petition, a legal process filed in court to protect themselves from excessive creditor claims. Expressing concern…

Corporate Debtor Not Barred From Raising Pre-Existing Dispute Even When No Reply Was Given To Demand Notice Within 10 Days U/S 8 Of IBC: NCLT Mumbai

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) Mumbai bench of Hon’ble Shri K. R. Saji Kumar (Judicial Member) and Hon’ble Shri Sanjiv Dutt (Technical Member) has held that failure to respond to a demand notice within 10 days under Section 8 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the Code) does not bar the Corporate Debtor…