IBBI Lists Warning Signs Of Misuse Of Bankruptcy Law

Mumbai: Close on the heels of the Subhash Chandra loan repayment controversy, the bankruptcy regulator-the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has issued a circular on Wednesday directing Insolvency Professionals (IPs) to remain vigilant regarding the potential misuse of the insolvency framework. The IBBI said that it has received information from law enforcement and…

IBBI Warns Insolvency Professionals Against Misuse of IBC for Tax Avoidance

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has warned insolvency professionals against the misuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, for purposes including reducing tax liabilities, avoiding regulatory scrutiny and obstructing investigations. The regulator has directed professionals to closely examine suspicious insolvency proceedings and act when there are reasonable grounds to suspect fraudulent…