NCLAT rejects Korea trade insurance insolvency plea

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has dismissed an insolvency appeal against Amrit Polychem filed by Korea Trade Insurance Corporation. The appellate tribunal has upheld the order passed by the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), observing a preexisting dispute between the parties. The NCLAT said Korea Trade Insurance Corporation (Ksure)…

Northumberland firm Merit files Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators

The Northumberland Gazette has reported that A Cramlington-based construction company has taken action to “protect the position of the business” after a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). Merit Group Services Limited has filed a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators, saying the petition caused project delays and “significant additional pressure” on cashflow,…

CCI clears Vedanta’s bid to acquire debt-laden Jaiprakash Associates under insolvency process

Following a recent ruling by the Supreme Court related to interpreting provisions of the IBC, an approval from the competition watchdog is mandatory for submission of a resolution plan by the entity concerned Competition Commission of India (CCI) has given in-principal approval to Vedanta’s proposal to acquire debt-ridden Jaiprakash Associates (JAL), should it win a…