[Section 138 NI Act] Dishonour Due to ‘Account Blocked’ After Liquidation Does Not Constitute Offence: Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court has quashed criminal proceedings initiated under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NI Act) against the former directors of a private limited company. The Court held that dishonour of cheques with the remark “ACCOUNT BLOCKED” due to ongoing insolvency and liquidation proceedings does not constitute an offence under Section…

NCLAT Rulings of 2025 (Part 2 )

Insolvency Application against Personal Guarantor is Maintainable u/s 60(1) of IBC even in Absence of Pending CIRP against CD: NCLAT Anita Goyal vs Vistra ITCL (India) Ltd. & Anr CITATION : 2025 TAXSCAN (NCLAT) 141 The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal ( NCLAT ) bench in New Delhi has ruled that, even in cases where…

Victorian government consults with administrators of collapsed security firm MA Services

The Victorian government has confirmed it is consulting with the administrators of a collapsed Melbourne-based security firm as 1,700 jobs hang in the balance.  MA Services provides security, cleaning and maintenance staff to the public sector and major retailers, including Coles, Kmart, Aldi, Amazon, Dan Murphy’s and several AFL clubs.  The company, which administrators say…

A timely review of the effectiveness of Australia’s restructuring and insolvency laws | Global law firm

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services (PJC), chaired by Senator Deborah O’Neill, has handed down its final report into the effectiveness of Australia’s corporate insolvency laws in protecting and maximising value for the benefit of all interested parties and the economy. The Committee has made some far-reaching recommendations in the Final Report,…

Totally grounded: NCLT bars Rs 370 cr refund as Jet Airways enters final liquidation phase

The Indian domestic aviation sector was rocked earlier this month when hundreds of IndiGo flights were cancelled following the implementation of new crew rostering regulations, triggering widespread disruption at major airports. Passengers faced long delays, overcrowding and uncertainty, prompting public outrage and renewed debate around operational resilience and passenger care. On social media, many travellers…

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