Adjudicating Authority Is Empowered To Decide Whether Successful Resolution Applicant Is Liable To Pay Pre-CIRP Electricity Dues U/S 60(5) Of IBC: NCLAT

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) New Delhi bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna (Judicial Member) and Mr. Ajai Das Mehrotra (Technical Member) has held that the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) is empowered to decide an issue whether Successful Resolution Applicant (SRA) is liable to pay Pre-Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) electricity dues after…

Goodbye to the Store Loved by Several Generations

Joann, a renowned chain of stores specializing in crafts and sewing, will close all its locations in the United States. The company announced its total liquidation after failing to find a solution to remain operational. The closure depends on court approval but inventory liquidation has already begun in more than 800 stores. GA Group and…

Strategy stock dips as Bitcoin price crashes below $90K, sparking concerns of forced liquidation

Strategy’s MSTR has declined over 55% since November 20, igniting concerns of forced liquidations among investors. The sell-off stems from the company’s heavy exposure to Bitcoin following its buying spree in the past year. Strategy could be forced to liquidate part of its Bitcoin holdings if investors redeem convertible notes early. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) witnessed…

ASIC cancels AFSL of timeshare company

The regulator has cancelled the Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL) and credit licence of Ultiqa Lifestyle Promotions Limited. Ultiqa Lifestyle Promotions, which is in liquidation, has seen its AFSL and credit licence cancelled following an Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) determination. On 28 June 2024, AFCA made a determination against Ultiqa, which it failed to…