New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday ordered a status quo on the liquidation proceedings of Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd (BPSL), giving interim relief to JSW Steel. The verdict came on a plea filed by JSW Steel seeking a stay on the liquidation process initiated by BPSL’s former promoter, Sanjay Singhal.
JSW Steel has been allowed to file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s May 2 verdict that quashed its Rs 19,300 crore resolution plan, which had come as a major setback for the Sajjan Jindal-led company.
A Supreme Court bench directed the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to put the matter on hold until the apex court passes a verdict on the review plea. Asking JSW Steel to file the petition within the 30-day…