Lightyear declared bankrupt, to focus on affordable models

Atlas Technologies, a subsidiary of Netherlands-based Lightyear, has been declared bankrupt. For the last six years, the company has been in the works to develop the world’s first solar-powered electric car, christened Lightyear 0.  The parent firm submitted a request on January 23 to suspend payment proceedings for its operating company responsible for Lightyear 0. …

Bankruptcy as a debt solution

PUTRAJAYA: The rising trend of individuals declaring voluntary bankruptcy 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. Insolvency Department director-­general Datuk…

Liquidation Order U/S 33 Of IBC Cannot Be Set Aside When Third Party Has Taken Possession Of Property After Sale Conducted By Liquidator: NCLAT

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) Chennai bench of Justice Rakesh Kumar Jain (Judicial Member) and Mr. Jatindranath Swain (Technical Member) has held that the order passed under Section 33(2) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code), directing the liquidation of the corporate debtor, cannot be set aside once the Successful Auction Purchaser…