Supreme Court Limits Co-op Bids in Insolvency Cases

The Supreme Court has issued a significant clarification on the eligibility of co-operative societies wishing to act as resolution applicants under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). The ruling, delivered on Thursday, confirms that these societies can bid, but only if they strictly follow the investment rules set out in the Multi-State Co-operative Societies Act…

Can a co-operative society act as resolution applicant under IBC? Supreme Court answers

A Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan clarified that while co-operative societies are not barred from participating in the corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) as resolution applicants, their eligibility is conditional upon compliance with statutory restrictions governing investment of funds. “Section 64(d) of the 2002 Act permits an MSCS to invest or deposit…

Bankrupt robot manufacturer Agrointelli sold in parts

The intellectual property and software of Agrointelli, which was declared bankrupt in February, have been sold. The trustee has not disclosed the identity of the buyer. Photo: Mark Pasveer The bankrupt robot manufacturer Agrointelli, best known for the Robotti field robot, has not been sold as a whole but in parts. Danish media report this.…

India’s Pre-Pack Insolvency: Speed vs. Risk in Debt Resolution

The Seamless Link This streamlined approach, intended to bolster efficiency in corporate debt resolution, represents a significant evolution from the protracted insolvency proceedings that previously plagued India’s economic landscape. By prioritizing speed and early intervention, the pre-pack mechanism seeks to address immediate financial distress before it escalates into full-blown liquidation, thereby preserving business continuity and…