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Chemhub Tradelink's plan for Pancard Clubs, approved by NCLT, involves Rs 8,900 crore debt claims with 8% recovery for creditors. The resolution process included bidders like Ashdan Properties and Vijay K. Oswal, with oversight from Deloitte and representation by Nausher Kohli.

The Mumbai bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), in applications filed by Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd, also appointed Ravi Prakash Ganti as interim resolution professional (IRP) for these companies.

Punjab National Bank's CIRP plea against Arshiya Ltd has been approved by Mumbai NCLT, with Nitin Vishwanath Panchal being appointed as RP. Officers have been asked to provide findings within a week.

The private lender's scheme of arrangement to delist ICICI Securities received approval from the subsidiary's public shareholders in a voting process last month.

“The applicant (SS Infra) has proved before us that the outstanding operational debt is more than rupees one crore, which is due to the applicant by the respondent and that the respondent (Sadbhav Engineering) has defaulted in payment,” said the division bench of judicial member Shammi Khan and technical member Sameer Kakar, in its order of April 22.

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A group of Byju’s investors led by Dutch investor Prosus is seeking to block a $200 million rights issue and the removal of founder Byju Raveendran as CEO of the edtech firm.

Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IHFL) had moved NCLT after Vivek Infracon had in 2022 defaulted a payment of around Rs 170 crore. Vivek Infracon is a part of Essel Group promoted by Chandra.

The bankruptcy court has admitted Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd's (IHFL) application to initiate insolvency resolution proceedings against Essel Group chairman Subhash Chandra for default by a company called Vivek Infracon. Chandra was a personal guarantor against the loans availed by the company.

While the bench was initially inclined to issue notice to JKC and the monitoring committee on the SBI’s appeal, it accepted the counsel’s request to finish the hearing at the earliest. The CJI, accordingly, kept the case for further hearing on Friday.

The Supreme Court issued notices to Jet Airways and the Jalan Kalrock Consortium after a consortium led by State Bank of India challenged the NCLAT's March ruling affirming the transfer of bankrupt Jet Airways to JKC. Almost a year ago, the SC permitted the transfer to JKC. The case was heard by a bench led by Chief Justice of India CJI Chandrachud.

Creditors invoked a guarantee due to CIRP non-compliance, halting the Lavasa project. Legal battles continue as lenders lose confidence in the resolution applicant. NCLT and NCLAT petitions are pending, with DPIL seeking more time.

NCLT dismisses homebuyers' plea against Monarch Brookefields LLP's resolution plan, granting 60% claim. CoC's authority emphasized, limiting challenges by individual creditors. Legal precedent supports plan's validity under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

The Supreme Court has clarified that special courts presided by a sessions or additional sessions judge can try complaints under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016. The court set aside a Bombay High Court's decision that only special courts consisting of a metropolitan or judicial magistrate (JM) were empowered to hear complaints under the bankruptcy law.

ABFRL plans to raise Rs 2500 crore by splitting its retail business, creating ABLBL with brands like Louis Phillippe, Peter England, and Sabyasachi. The demerger aims to unlock value and support growth through equity raise.

NCLAT freed Sporta Technologies from CIRP after rejecting Reward Solutions' petition linked to a ₹7.61 crore default, aligned with Section 10A guidelines under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The tribunal overturned NCLT Mumbai's order regarding Dream11 insolvency.

NCLT issued notice to SpiceJet over insolvency petitions by lessors AWAS 36698, AWAS 36694, AWAS 36695 for ₹77 crore arrears. Legal arguments ongoing with previous petitions dismissed.

In an official statement issued late on Monday evening, the company said it has withdrawn the implementation application based on the advice received by the board after a detailed consultation with legal experts. Sony and Zee had signed definitive agreements on December 21, 2021 to merge their businesses.

UpHealth, a digital health company, acquired a 95% stake in Glocal in 2020. The dispute started after UpHealth claimed their right to two directors on the board of Glocal as per the share purchase agreement (SPA) in September 2022, which was defeated in an extraordinary general meeting (EGM).

Hinduja National Power Corporation Ltd (HNPCL) has requested the dismissal of an insolvency petition filed by public sector undertaking Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) due to the PSU's failure to complete the project as per the contract. The case has been dragging on for over four years, with BHEL claiming HNPCL failed to make a payment of ₹281 crore.

In February last year, NSE had excluded Zee from the F&O segment after the NCLT admitted an insolvency plea filed by IndusInd Bank against the company.

Zee Entertainment Limited has withdrawn its merger implementation application filed against Sony, citing legal advice. The decision allows the company to continue aggressively pursuing its claims against Sony in ongoing arbitration proceedings at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre and other forums. The company aims to evaluate strategic opportunities and generate higher value for shareholders.

The Supreme Court will review the validity of the Income-Tax commissioner's assessment of Jaypee Infratech Ltd (JIL), which raised a claim of ₹33,000 crore. The court has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to examine the order and file an affidavit within four weeks. The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approved the resolution plan of Suraksha Realty and Lakshdeep Investments and Finance, allowing them to take over JIL for ₹20,363 crore.