Electronic Judgement References Juris e Series 2019 / 2
Electronic Judgement References
JuriseSeries 2019 / 2
Justice (Retd.) A.R. DaveChairman-IIIPI
I am happy to note that e-Juris, the digital case update brought out by the Knowledge SBU (K-SBU) of the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI (IIIPI), has found a good response from various users.
In the recent past IBC stakeholders would have witnessed significant changes in the approach to earlier vexatious issues. These developments, arising from the diverse streams of developing jurisprudence, range from decisions recorded by NCLT to NCLAT, High Courts and the Supreme Court on Corpo-rate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRP). Ready availability of these orders/judgements is often the most useful source for keeping track of the fast-changing legal requirements.
In this context, the e-Juris initiative of K-SBU of IIIPI plays an important supportive role. Not only does it provide a ready access to the orders and judgements of the Adjudicating Authority and appellate bod-ies, but also facilitates interpretations and elucidations essential for a practical application of the law.
The second edition of the digital book e-Juris brought out by the Knowledge SBU of the Indian Insti-tute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI (IIIPI) presents an updated compilation of the decisions of the Adjudicating Authority, Appellate Authority and Apex Court for the period from October 2018 to March 2019. This edition of the eBook will provide the Insolvency Practitioners, as in the previous ver-sion, with a ready reference to the new case laws in the fast-evolving landscape of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.
I am confident that the initiative by IIIPI will continue to provide value to all stakeholders and invite the users to provide feedback to the K-SBU for taking up new and emerging areas for coverage.
My best wishes to IIIPI and the readers.
Dear Insolvency Professional,
Chairman’s Message
President’s Message
CA. Prafulla P. ChhajadPresident
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
I am pleased to note that the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI (IIIPI), had introduced a welcome innovation by way of their electronic book, “e-Juris” containing recent orders of various judicial bodies. This is the second issue of “e-juris” and I am happy to see that the initiative is very much on course and continues to provide valuable inputs to the readers.As the newest profession in India, Insolvency Professionals (IPs) have carved out a distinct status for themselves by engaging in 1143 Corporate Insolvency Resolution Processes (CIRPs) as on March 31, 2019. This brings into sharp focus the need for equipping these professionals with up to date and readily usable information. Even as the adjudicating authority and the apex court fashion appropriate responses to emerging demands from the existing system, the ever-shifting landscape is set to throw up exciting new challenges from the extension of Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code to Individual, Group and Cross-Border Insolvencies.The above scenario requires a sound understanding of the applicable legal framework and a new approach to reaching out to users for optimizing outcomes. As such, ease of access to case laws and orders is likely to be of increasing importance for the insolvency practitioners. The future presents attractive opportunities for IPs and other stakeholders to leverage their knowledge of contemporary jurisprudence for resolving complex CIRPs or Liquidation Matters. In this scenario, the need for a reliable reference point for key judicial information cannot be underestimated. “e-Juris” and its associated issues are expected to meet this requirement to a large extent.
My best wishes to all the Insolvency Professionals and Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI.
Dear Insolvency Professional,
Sunil PantCEO-IIIPI
I am happy to present to our readers the second edition of our digital book – e-Juris.
The current year has seen interesting judicial pronouncements which contributed to the development of the IBC regime. The central theme for most of these judgments is (a) effective implementation of the Code, (b) maximization of value for all stakeholders, i.e. creditors, investors and shareholders, (c) fair and equitable treatment of all creditors irrespective of categorization and (d) defending against subversion of the spirit of the Code through effective control and related measures.The expected extension of insolvency and bankruptcy code to areas of personal guarantors of corporate borrowers, individual bankruptcies, group insolvencies, cross-border insolvencies are likely to throw up a vast set of opportunities and challenges for insolvency professionals.In the realm of the fast-changing landscape of emerging jurisprudence, the existing benchmarks of Insolvency and Bankruptcy regulations may well be substantially re-written. The effectiveness with which the above process progresses depends substantially on the ready accessibility of the practitioners to the body of law as it evolves. To continue with our endeavor to facilitate the task, the Knowledge SBU (K-SBU) of IIIPI has now published the 2nd volume of the decisions of the NCLAT, High Courts and Supreme Courts - “e-Juris”. In the present version, an attempt has been made to incorporate the suggestions provided in your feedback. We look forward to your continuing support through your suggestions which will help us to reinforce a collaborative approach for developing targeted initiatives.Best wishes
Dear Insolvency Professional,
CEO’S Message
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Sonia ModiVs.
Relan Buildwell Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 205 of
2019
( 1st March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016.
Rule 11 of the NCLT Rules,2016
Settlement of the matter.
On settlement of the matter, withdrawal of appeal is allowed.
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Mr. Sunil GhorawatVs.
M/s. Arvind Envisol Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 100 of
2019
( 1st March,2019
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
Since parties reached settlement prior to constitution of ‘CoCs’, the order passed by AA
is set aside.
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Sharad Gupta Vs.
Mr. Tajas Jatin Parikh, IRP
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 207 of
2019( 1st March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Insolvency application not signed by authorised person.
The application was signed by the Sr. Manager of ‘Financial Creditor’ who is authorised to
sign the application. Hence, there is no merit in the appeal and it is
dismissed.
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NCLAT CASES FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2019
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Polyblend India Pvt. Ltd. Vs.
M/s. Chaudhary Rubbers & Chemicals
Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 206 of
2019
( 1st March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
The parties may approach the AA for withdrawal of application for passing of
appropriate orders.
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M/s. Bhandari Hosiery Exports Ltd. & Ors.
Vs.M/s. In-Time Garments
Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 143 of
2019
( 1st March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Pre-existing dispute.
The AA having noticed the pre-existing dispute, rightly rejected the insolvency
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Alchemist Infra Ventures Ltd. & Anr.
Vs.Kiran Malhotra & Anr
Company Appeall (AT) (Insolvency) No. 113
of 2019
( 1st March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
As the parties have reached settlement prior to constitution of the ‘CoCs’, the order passed
by AA is set aside.
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application.
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Mr. Hemanth Meka Rao Vs.
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.
(ARCIL) & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 696 of
2018
(7th March,2019)
Section 33(2) of I&B Code, 2016
Settlement of dues on completion of ‘Resolution Process’
No order of settlement can be passed on completion of the ‘Resolution Process’
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Mr. Nalin Virji Shah Vs.
Mr. Satish Sadashiv Rane & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 208 of
2019.
(7th March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
As the parties have settled the matter prior to constitution of the ‘CoCs’, the prayer
to withdraw the insolvency application is allowed.
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Aircel Employees Representatives (AER)
Vs.Dishnet Wireless
Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 730 & 731
of 2018.
(7th March,2019)
- Non-release of salary of the employees.
As salaries of working employees have since been paid, individual aggrieved employee,
if any, may represent the ‘Resolution Professional’.
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Surender Vasudeva & Anr. Vs.
Crown Realtech Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 797 of
2018.
(7th March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
As parties have finally settled the matter before
Constitution of the ‘CoCs’, the insolvency application is allowed to be withdrawn.
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Mr. Abhay Kumar JainVs.
Narender Kumar & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 664 of
2018.
(7th March,2019)
Section 12A of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the claim.
As the withdrawal of application by the applicant has been accepted by AA, the
appeal stands disposed of as infructuous.
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MMTC Ltd. Vs.
Sai Sulphonates Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 138 of
2019.
(7th March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
In view of the settlement of matter, before constitution of ‘COCs’, the order of
AA is set aside.
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Sri Santosh Kumar Pareek
Vs. Sri Kailash Chandra
Agarwal
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 704 of
2019.
(7th March,2019)
Section 12A of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
On settlement of matter, application was accepted by AA.
As such, the appeal has become infructuous.
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Sugan Choudhary Vs.
Khandelwal Busar Industries Pvt. Ltd. &
Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 270 of
2018
(8th March,2019)
Sections 8(1) & 9 of I&B Code, 201 Non-service of demand notice
As the Demand Notice was not served, the order passed by AA is set aside.
.
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15Liberty House Group
Pte. Ltd. Vs. ARGL Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 08 of
2019.
(8th March,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code, 2016
Imposition of cost of Rs 1,00,000/-
Observations made against appellant.
The observation made against appellant not to be construed to be a finding against
the ‘Liberty House’
2.The cost imposed is to be treated as litigation cost in favour of ‘ Corporate Debtor’
The order of AA stands modified to the above extent.
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Rizwan Ahmad & Anr.Vs.
M/s. Sojitz India Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 170 of
2019
(11th March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter .
Prayer to withdraw the application in view of the agreement reached between the parties,
is allowed. Accordingly, order passed by the of AA is set
aside
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Avishek RoyVs.
1.Diamond Steel Enterprise
2. Ashok K. Dibrewala,3.Allahabad Bank
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 794 of
2018
(12th March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter .
Prior to constitution of ‘CoCs, the parties have reached settlement. Accordingly, the order
passed by the AA is set aside.
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State Bank of India Vs.
V. Mahesh, RP for Diamond
Company Appeal (AT)(Insolvency) No.796 of
2018.
(13th March,2019)
Section 33 of I&B, 2016 Rejection of ‘Resolution Plan’
The application for liquidation has already been moved. The AA is to proceed in
accordance with law.
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Sudeep Mahindra Shah & Anr.
Vs.Cornelian Properties
Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.156 of
2019.
(13th March,2019)
1. Section 433(e) & 434 of Companies Act.2. Sections 8(1) & 9 of I&B Code,
2016.
Non- issuance of Demand Notice.
1. Transfer of application stood abated.2. Appellant may issue Demand Notice and
thereafter take appropriate steps.
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E. Sivanandam & 23 Ors.Vs.
Sarang S. Kale & 3 Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 27 of
2019.
(13th March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016
Non- dealing with the claim of employees.
Appellants, who have not been paid, are allowed to file their individual claims.
‘Corporate Debtor’ on verification will pay the admitted dues.
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Gutupalli Srinivasa Rao & Anr.
Vs. M/s. Supraja Textiles
Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 640 of
2018.
(13th March,2019)
- Non-appearance of appellants.
As no one appeared on behalf of the Appellants, the appeal is dismissed for non-
prosecution.
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Ranvir Ranjit. Vs.
M/s Vijay R. Vakharia& 8 others
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 646 of
2018.
(15th March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016.
1. Non-existence of a financial debt.2. Claim is time-barred by
limitation.3. Status of Creditor
The order passed by Adjudicating Authority does not suffer from any legal infirmity or
factual frailty. The appeal being devoid of merit is dismissed.
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1.MSTC LimitedVs.
Adhunik Metalliks Ltd. & Ors.
2. Liberty House Group Pte. Ltd.
Vs.State Bank of India &
Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.519 of
2018 and 53 & 54 of 2019.
(15th March,2019)
Section 31(1) & 30(2)(f) of I&B
Code, 2016.
1.Non-payment of up front amount.
2. To treat the additional expenses as ‘Resolution Cost’.
1. The prayer to shift the ‘effective date’ of plan is rejected. However, another 30 days allowed
making upfront payment.
2. No case has been made out by the ‘MSTC Limited’ to treat additional expenses as a
‘Resolution Cost’.
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Trade Affairs Vs.
Borkar Colorpacks Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 753 of
2018.
(18th March,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Non-existence of dispute.
There exist dispute with regard to supply of material. As such, the appeal stands
dismissed.
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Gir Logistics Pvt. Ltd.Vs.
C. A. Kannan Tiruvengadam & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 688 of
2018.
(18th March,2019)
Sections & 31 of the I&B Code
2016,
To file a suit after completion of moratorium period.
The prayer to withdraw the appeal with liberty to take recourse of filing suit in terms of
section 60(6) of ‘Code’ is allowed.
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26Asha Goyal
Vs. Pharma Traders Pvt Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.726 of
2018.
(19th March,2019)
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No.726 of 2018.
(19th March,2019)
Condonation of delay.
Condonation of delay in filing appeal is rejected as 45 days had already expired by the
time appeal was filed.
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27Mr. Sharad Sanghi
Vs.Ms. Vandana Garg & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.461, 464 &
548 of 2018.
(19th March,2019)
Sections 7 & 31 of I&B Code, 2016
1. Lapse of a period of 270 days.2. To consider voting percentage
62.66 instead of 81.31 %.3. Reduction in timeline for
Resolution Plan
The process was conducted within the mandatory period of 270 days. Further, ‘CoCs’ had jurisdiction to consider change in opinion
(62.66 % to 81.31%). As such, the order passed by AA for liquidation of the Corporate
Debtor is set aside.
The case is remitted back to AA to approve the plan with modification.
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28G. Sreevidhya Vs.
M/s. Karismaa Foundations Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 494 of
2018(19th March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
1.Status of Appellant2. Existence of dispute.
The order of the AA that the Appellant is ‘Operational creditor’ and declining to initiate
‘CIRP’ on account of pre-existence of dispute is unsustainable.
AA is directed to admit the application of Appellant as ‘Financial Creditor’
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Pr. Director General of Income Tax (Admn. &
TPS)Vs.
M/s. Synergies Dooray Automotive Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 205 of 2017,309,559,671,759 of
2018(20th March,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code, 2016
Status of ‘Income Tax’, ‘VAT’ or other statutory dues such as ‘
Municipal Tax’, ‘Excise Duty’ etc.
As statutory dues have direct nexus with operation of the Company, all such dues
come within the meaning of ‘Operational Debt’.
As such, no interference in the orders passed by AA.
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Gaurav Hargovindbhai Dave
Vs.Hema Manoj Shah &
Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 186 of
2019.
(25th March,2019)
Sections 18 & 19 of I&B Code, 2016
Non-handing over the properties to the ‘Resolution Professional’
As the appellant has not handed over the properties of ‘Corporate Debtor’, the AA to
take appropriate action to enable the ‘RP’ to take over the assets.
The appeal is dismissed with cost of Rs.1.00 lakh to be paid by Appellant favouring
Registrar, NCLT.
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Pankaj JajooVs.
Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 312 of
2019.(28th March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
The respondent is not a ‘Financial Creditor’
The insolvency petition is maintainable ,as observed from the records. Hence, the appeal
is dismissed.
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Alloysmin Industries & Ors. Vs.
Punkaj Jain, R.P, Fenace Auto Ltd & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 769 of
2018 and 05 of 2019.(28th March,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code, 2016
Discrimination between ‘Financial Creditors’ and ‘Operational
Creditors’.
On acceptance of revised ‘Resolution Plan’ by the appellants, the revised part of plan
stands approved.
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Dhinal ShahVs.
Bharati Defence Infrastructure Ltd. &
Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 175 of
2019.
(29th March,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code, 2016
Adverse observations made against Resolution Professional
Without issuing notice and impleading Resolution Professional, the AA is not
competent to make any observations against him. For lapse, If any, the matter should have
been referred to IBBI.
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S.S. Natural Resources Pvt. Ltd
Vs. Orissa Metaliks Pvt. Ltd.
& Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 72,534
&585 of 2019.(29th March,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code, 2016
Delay in approval of the ‘Resolution Plan’
The AA is directed to pass appropriate order in accordance with law within two weeks.
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35Sheena Adarsh Vs.
Union Bank of India & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 690 &
742 of 2018.(29th March,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Admission of application without notice to CD.
As the notice was issued and the Advocates appeared on behalf to CD, the Adjudicating Authority rightly admitted the application.
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01Ajay Sadana
Vs.Acteon India Pvt. Ltd.
Review Application No. 01 of 2019 IN Company
Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 161 of 2017.
(1ST February,2019)
S Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Review of orders.
First three lines of the observations are expunged from the order.
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M/s. Prasad GempexVs.
Star Agro Marine Exports Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 291 & 591
of 2018.
(1ST February,2019)
Section 60 of I&B Code, 2016 Rejection of claim.
Appeal No.291:AA to pass appropriate order u/s 31 of the
Code.
Further, appellants in both cases are allowed to file their claims against
respective CD u/s 60(6) of the Code.
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Vandana Industries Ltd. Vs.
IL & FS Financial Services Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 630 2018.
(1ST February,2019)
Section 10 & 33(2) of I&B Code, 2016
Filing of insolvency petition without approval of shareholders.
The insolvency application filed by the Board of Directors is not maintainable.
As such, the order passed by the AA is illegal and set aside.
Further, the parties have settled the matter; no further order is required to be passed.
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NCLAT CASES FOR THE MONTH OF FEB.,2019
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Kushal Ltd.Vs.
Ramchandra D. Choudhary & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 106 of
2019.
(1ST February,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code, 2016 Delay in passing orders by AA.
The AA is directed to pass appropriate orders within two weeks.
If any order is not passed by 22nd Feb, 19, the Appellate Tribunal may pass the order.
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Financial Pundits LLP Vs.
M/s. VSR Infratech Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 103 of
2019.
(1ST February,2019)
Section 9 & of I&B Code, 2016 Pre-existence of dispute.
As there is a pre-existence of dispute, application for initiation of ‘CIRP’ is not
maintainable. The appeal filed is dismissed.
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Committee of Creditors of Essar Steel (India)
through State Bank of India
Vs. Satish Kumar Gupta &
Ors.
I.A. No. 172 of 2019 in Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 03 of
2019.(4th February,2019)
Sections 24(3)© & 31 of I&B Code,
2016
Delay in passing of appropriate order.
Representation of ‘Operational Creditors’.
One of the representative of ‘Operational Creditors’ can be given opportunity to
highlight objection, if any, with regard to ‘ Resolution Plan’
If no order is passed by 12th Feb, 19, this Appellate Tribunal may pass appropriate
orders.
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Naresh Kumar Dhingra & Ors.
Vs.Indian Overseas Bank &
Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 73 of
2019.(4th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Date of default is wrong and Form –I signed in personal
capacity.
As there is debt due payable by CD and records being complete, the AA rightly
admitted the application.
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08Amit Katyal
Vs. Manjula Khullar & Ors
I. A. No.229 of 2019 in Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 79 of
2019.(4th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Withdrawal of application on settlement of matter.
As the parties have reached settlement before constitution of the Committee of
Creditors, order passed by AA is set aside.
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Mrs. Ramanathan Bhuvaneshwari
Vs.Vipin Kumar & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 543 - 544,
571 and 598 of 2018.(4th February,2019)
Section 66 of I&B Code, 2016
Allegation regarding fraud and misappropriation etc.
The AA cannot direct SFIO enquiry except in terms of Section 213 of the Company Act..
As such, the order passed by AA is set aside.
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10Jai Prakash Bansal
Vs. Agarwal Alloys & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 39 of
2019.(4th February,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016
No Document/Demand Notice in support of the claim
As the Demand Notice was duly issued and there being no pre-existence of dispute, the
application was rightly admitted by AA.
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Tata Steel Limited Vs.
Liberty House Group Pte. Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 198 of
2019.(4th February,2019)
Sections 7 & 31 of I&B Code, 2016
Numerous opportunities given to ‘Resolution Applicant’.
Granting opportunity to all eligible ‘Resolution Applicants’ to revises their
‘financial offers’ is permissible.
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Smt. K. BharathiVs.
Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 114 & 115
of 2019.(5th February,2019)
Section 12 of the I & B, 2016
Extension of time to complete ’CIRP’
As the order has been passed to carry out earlier directions, there is no merit in the
appeal. Hence dismissed.
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13Bank of India
Vs.Indu Projects Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 125 of
2019.(6th February,2019
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Inordinate delay in consideration of insolvency application.
The AA is directed to pass appropriate order on the application.
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14Sanjay Kapoor
Vs.TDI Infrastructure Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 122 of
2019.(6th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Insolvency petition rendered infructuous.
The appellant is to approach the AA for restoration of the application. The AA
would revive/restore the application for appropriate orders.
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Fire Trix Engineering & Systems Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Maxitech Engineering
Pvt.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 673 of
2018(8th February,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 No pre-existing dispute.
As there is pre-existing dispute between the parties since 2014, the Adjudicating
Authority rightly rejected the application.
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State Bank of IndiaVs.
Jai Balaji Industries Limited & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 788 of
2018.(8th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Pendency of winding up petition.
As no specific order of winding up/liquidation has been passed by the Hon’ble
High Court, the insolvency application preferred is maintainable. Further there is debt payable by CD and application is
complete.
Therefore order passed by AA is set aside. The matter is remitted to AA to admit the
application.
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Rahul SinghwalVs.
M/s. Sarvottam Rolling Mills (P) Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 21 of
2019.(8th February,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016
1.‘Pre-existing dispute’2. Settlement of laims.’
As the parties have settled the matter prior to constitution of the CoCs, the order passed
by AA is set aside.
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Sarang BhandVs.
West Coast Ventures (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 746 of
2018.(8th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Status of the Creditor(Financial/ Operational)
As the Creditor invested money for the purpose of projects of equity share of third party, it cannot be termed to be a ‘financial creditor.’ As such, insolvency petition filed
was not maintainable. Accordingly, the order passed by AA is set aside.
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Vikas Aggarwal Suspended Director, Asian Colour Coated
Ispat LimitedVs.
1. State Bank of India2. Asian Colour Coated
Ispat Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 587 of
2018.(8th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
‘Financial Creditor’ failed to cure the defects.
The ‘Financial Creditor’ has removed the defects and there is existence of a default.
Hence, no interference with the order passed by AA.
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Mridula AgarwalVs.
Mehndipur Balaji Agriextensions Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 576 & 577
of 2018.(8th F
ebruary,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the issue/matter
In view of the agreements reached between the parties, no further order is required to be
passed.
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Centrum Capital LimitedVs.
Orient Green Power Company Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 508 &
632 of 2018.(8th February,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Existence of dispute
In both the cases, there was pre-existence of dispute, the AA rightly rejected the
applications.
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Coal India Ltd.Vs.
Gulf Coil Lubricants India Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 807 of
2018.(11th February,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of matter.
As the parties have settled the matter prior to the constitution of the ‘CoCs,’ the order
passed by the AA is set aside.
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Mr. S. Venkatasubramaniam
Vs.Ms. Anitha Kumar & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 59 of
2019.(11th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of matter.
As the parties have settled the matter and Memorandum of Compromise has been
signed prior to the constitution of ‘CoCs’, the order passed by AA is set aside.
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Harish BaglaVs.
Agarwal Industries Pvt. Ltd. & 4 Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 102 of
2019.(11th February,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of matter.
As the parties have settled the matter prior to the constitution of the ‘CoCs’, the order
passed by the AA is set aside
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Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
Vs.IDBI Bank Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 126 of
2019.
(11th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016.
Hearing the Intervenor at the stage of admission.
At the time of admission of insolvency proceedings, no one has right to move the
appeal. Hence, no interference with the order passed by AA.
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26ICICI Bank Ltd. Vs.
Liberty Group Pte. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 133 of
2019.
(11th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Frequent adjournments in the case.
AA is directed to expedite the matter and pass appropriate order.
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Jogendra Kumar AroraVs.
Dharmender Sharma & anr
I.A. 312 & 336 of 2019 IN Company Appeal (AT)
(Insolvency) No. 94 & 95 of 2019.
(12th February,2019)
Section 9 of I & B Code, 2016.
Settlement of the amount by the parties.
Prayer of the appellant to withdraw the application in view of the settlement
reached is allowed. Accordingly, the order passed by the AA is set aside.
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28Gigi George
Vs.Anitha Kumaran & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 141 of
2019.(12th February,2019)
??? Settlement of matter.
The appeal has become infructuous as order passed by AA under reference has already
been set aside.
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Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.
Vs.GPT Steel Industries Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 151 of
2019.(15th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Delay in disposal of admission of application.
The AA is directed to expedite disposal of application and pass appropriate order
preferably within two weeks.
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Shalini Publicity Creative Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Dena Bank
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 153 of
2019.(18th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Time requested for OTS.
OA is pending for adjudication before DRT.
Claim time barred by Limitation.
As OTS proposal was rejected by Financial Creditor and there is existence of debt and default, the AA has correctly admitted the
reference.
Records show that the claim is not time-barred by limitation.
The appeal is dismissed.
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M/s. Grid Infra Tech Pvt. Ltd. Vs.
M/s. Hythro Power Corporation Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 33 of
2019.(22nd February,2019)
Section 9 of I & B Code, 2016.
Adjournment of the proceedings sine die.
Appellant to file before AA an additional affidavit together with copies of orders of the Hon’ble Supreme Court. Also provide
present status of the cases. On filing of such affidavit, the AA to pass
appropriate orders.
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32M/s. Roma Enterprises
Vs.Mr. Martin S.K. Golla, R.P
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 232 of
2018.
(22nd February,2019)
Section 18 of I&B,Code,2016 Rejection of Claim.
As the claim is a disputed one, it cannot be decided by RP/AA. The issue can be raised
at an appropriate stage I.e. after moratorium is over.
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Ajay Agarwal & Anr. Vs.
Ashok Magnetic Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.792 & 793
of 2018.(22nd February,2019)
Section 29 A of the I & B Code,2016
Ineligibility of directors to submit ‘Resolution Plan’
As both the ‘Resolution Plans’ were rejected by
‘CoCs’, the issue of ineligibility of directors is not being decided.
Further, the liquidator is directed to act in accordance with law.
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Rajesh Balasubramanian Vs.
M/s. Everon Castings Pvt. Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 182 & 183
of 2019.(25th February,2019)
Section 29A(g) &31 of I&B,Code,2016
The ‘CIRP’ had not proceeded in accordance with law.
Ineligibility of Resolution Applicant.
The CIRP proceeded as per the Code. One of the “Resolution Applicants’ is ineligible u/s 29A (g). Hence, no interference is called for.
The ‘Liquidator’ is directed to proceed as per law
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Sarla Tantia Vs.
Ramaanil Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 513 of
2018.(25th February,2019)
Section 9 of I & B Code, 2016 pre-existing dispute
The order passed by AA suffers from serious legal infirmities, it is set aside.
Further, since the debt and default is established, the AA will admit the
application.
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Mr. Navneet Kumar Gupta, Resolution
Professional of Monnet Power Company Ltd.
Vs.Bharat Heavy Electricals
Limited.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 743 of
2018.(25th February,2019)
Section 18 of I&B Code,2016 Rejection of claim by ‘RP’
As ‘Resolution Professional’ have no adjudicatory powers to reject the claim.
He is directed to act in accordance with the directions of AA.
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37Ms. Lima Rose Vs.
M/s. Air Carnival Pvt. Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 191-193 of
2018.(25th February,2019)
Section 33(1) of I&B Code,2016
The CIRP’ not proceeded as per law.
As ’Resolution Plan’ was not submitted within 270 days, no interference in the order
of AA.2. ‘Liquidator’ to proceed in accordance with
the law.
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Krishna Kumar MintriVs.
Kamesh Kumar Singhania & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 456 of
2018.(27th February,2019)
Section 7 and 12A of I&B Code, 2016 Withdrawal of application.
The ‘Financial Creditor’ is allowed to withdraw the application as the parties
have settled the claim.
The order passed by the AA is set aside.
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39Sonal Jayesh Shah
Vs. Kamlesh Kumar Singhania & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 110 of
2019.(27th February,2019)
Section 9 of I & B Code, 2016 Settlement of claim.
As the parties have settled the claim prior to the constitution of ‘CoCs’, the order passed
by the AA is set aside.
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40Y. Shivram Prasad
Vs.S. Dhanapal & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 224 &
286 of 2018(27th February,2019)
Section 33(1) of I&B Code,2016
Opportunity not given to settle the matter.
If the members or the ‘Corporate Debtor’/ ‘Creditors’ approach for compromise/or with a proposal of payment to the
creditor(s), the Liquidator is to move an application u/s 230 of the Companies Act,
2013 before the AA.
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41Paramjit Gandhi Vs.
Amit Kumar Malik & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 512 of
2018. (28th February,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016 Settlement of the matter.
There is debt which was payable but not paid. Hence, the insolvency reference
was maintainable. Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.
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Anand Rai Vs.
Walsons Services Pvt. Ltd. & An
Company Appeal (AT)(Insolvency) No. 55 of
2019.(28th February,2019)
Section 9 of I & B Code, 2016. Settlement of claim.
Since parties have reached settlement prior to the constitution of the ‘CoCs’
the ‘Operational Creditor’ is allowed to withdraw the application.
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Agarwal Coal Corporation Ltd.
Vs.Shriram Cement Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 594 of
2018.(3rd January,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Claim time barred by limitation.
As the claim is not time barred by limitation, order passed by AA is set aside. The matter is remitted to NCLT to admit the application as
per law.
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Sanjay Kumar RuiaVs.
Catholic Syrian Bank Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 560 of
2018.(3rd January,2019)
Section 9, 55 of I&B Code,2016 & regulation 34 of IBBI (Insolvency Process for CD)
Regulations,2016
1. Conversion of ‘CIRP’ to a ‘Fast Track CIRP.’
2. Replacement of ‘Resolution Professional’.
3. To decide the Resolution Cost payable to ‘Resolution
Professional’.
1. AA has no jurisdiction to convert ‘CIRP’ as ‘Fast Track CIRP’.
2 On completion of 270 days, the CoCs have no jurisdiction to replace a ‘RP’.
3. AA had no jurisdiction to decide the Resolution Cost of the ‘RP’.
The order passed by AA is set aside.
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M/s. Yash Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.M/s. Base Corporation
Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 01 of
2019.(3rd January,2019)
Sections 9, of I&B Code,2016 Pre –existence of dispute.
There is an existence of dispute. Hence, appeal is dismissed.
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Committee of Creditors of Essar Steel (India)
Ltd.Vs.
Satish Kumar Gupta & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 03 of
2019.
(3rd January,2019)
Section 31 of I&B Act,2016 Non-disposal of matter.
In case, no final order is passed by AA in the next hearing, the Appellant is to bring the fact
before this Appellate Authority.
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Dorairaj Thillairaj & Anr.Vs.
Ashok Magnetic Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 791 of
2018.
(4th January,2019)
Section 29 A of I&B Act,2016
Nominee Director to be a ‘Resolution Applicant’.
Without considering whether Appellant is ineligible or otherwise, the appeal filed is
dismissed as his ‘plan’ is found ‘non-viable and feasible’ by CoCs.
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The Dhar Textile Mills Ltd.Vs.
Asset Reconstruction Company
(India) Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 11 of 2019.
(7th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Delay in admission /rejection of insolvency petition.
The AA is directed to pass appropriate order on merit on next date without
adjourning the matter.
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Dr. Vishnu Kumar Agarwal
Vs.M/s. Piramal
Enterprises Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 346 & 347
of 2018.
(8th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Initiation of CIRP against a ‘Corporate Guarantors’:
(i)against two ‘Corporate Guarantors’ simultaneously by the
same set of claim(ii) if the Principal Borrower is
not a CD.
Without initiating ‘CIRP’ against the ‘Principal Borrower’, the ‘Financial Creditor’ can trigger
‘CIRP’ against the ‘Corporate Guarantors’.
2. ‘Financial Creditor’ cannot trigger ‘ÇIRP’ against the two ‘Corporate Debtors’’ for the
same claim amount.
Therefore, Appeal No. 346 of 2018 is dismissed and Appeal No. 347 of 2018 is allowed
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Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd.,Vs.
Rural Electrification Corporation Ltd.,
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 92, 93, &
148 of 2017.(8th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Role of Consortium Banks at the time of admission of Insolvency
petition.
Maintainability of ‘CIRP’ against ‘Corporate Guarantor’.
Ferro Alloys Corporation Ltd (92/2017):
The appeal of CD through (suspended) Board of Directors is not maintainable.
Bank of India(148/2017) :
At the stage of admission of insolvency petition, the intervener has no role to play. The
appeal is rejected.
Raj Bahadur Shree Ram and Company Pvt. Ltd (93/2017):
Without initiating ‘CIRP’ against the ‘Principal Borrower’, the ‘Financial
Creditor’ can trigger ‘CIRP’ against the ‘Corporate Guarantors’.
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Kotak Mahindra Prime Ltd.Vs.
Rave Scans Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 16 of
2019.(8th January,2019)
Section 61(3) of I&B Code,2016 Delayed submission of claim.
After approval of the Resolution Plan, it is not open to the Appellant to move an appeal.
The appeal is dismissed.
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Shashi Kanth JainVS.
M/s. Alloys & Metals (India
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 373 of
2018.
(8th January,2019)
Section 9, of I&B Code,2016
Opportunity not provided to file reply.
There exist ‘debt’ & ‘default’ and also records are complete. Hence, no ground to interfere
with the order of AA.
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Susant Pujari,VS.
M/s. Swastika Steel and Allied
Products Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.400 of
2018.(8th January,2019)
- Non-appearance of parties.
As nobody appeared on behalf of the parties, the appeal is dismissed for non-prosecution.
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Karan Gambhir, Vs.
Sajeve Bhushan Deora,Liquidator for Forgings
Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 779 of
2018.
(9th January,2019)
Section 33(2), of I&B Code,2016
Liquidation Orderpassed after 80 days.
The AA passed order for liquidation only on completion of 180 days.
Hence, the appeal is dismissed.
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DEB Kumar Majumder & Ors.
Vs.State Bank of India
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 44 of
2019.(14th January,2019)
Sections 7 & 11 of I&B Code,2016
Pendency of winding up Proceedings
AA is to decide admission of the insolvency application taking into consideration whether
winding up proceedings has already been initiated against the ‘corporate debtor’ or not.
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Paresh C. ShahVs.
Udupi Vasudev Ganesh Nayak & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 539 of
2018.(14th January,2019)
Sections 29 of I&B Code,2016
Submission of ‘Resolution Plan’ by a wilful defaulter.
As the ‘Resolution Applicant’ was covered by the provision of Section 29A,he was not eligible
to submit the Plan. Hence, appeal is dismissed.
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IDBI Bank Ltd.Vs.
Odisha Slurry PipelineInfrastructure Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 51 of
2019.(15th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Delay in-disposal of insolvency application.
As the matter would be taken up shortly by AA, it is expected that the NCLT, will pass
appropriate order.
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D Srinivasulu and Anr.Vs.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 190 of
201714th January,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Pre-existence of dispute
There is pre-existence of dispute. Hence the order passed by AA is set aside.
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17Ashok B. Jiwrajka,
Vs.Axis Bank Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 683 of
2018.
(16th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Discontinuance of resolution process against
Subsidiary Company
‘CIRP’ initiated against Subsidiary Company will continue.
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Export Import Bank of India
Vs.
CHL Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 51 of
2018.(16th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Liability of a surety not co-extensive with the ‘Principal
Borrower’.
Invocation of ‘Corporate Guarantees’ is subject to occurrence of default. Since there is no default by the ‘Principal Borrower’, the
Guarantee cannot be invoked.
The appeal, therefore, stands dismissed.
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Sh. Ved PrakashVs.
M/s. Navkar Traders & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 45 of
2019.(17th January,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Settlement of dues.
There was no debt payable and no default exists as on date of admission of Insolvency
petition. Therefore, order passed by the Adjudicating Authority is set aside.
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Ajay AgarwalVs.
Shantanu T. Ray, RP ofAML Steel and Power
Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 61 of
2019.(18th January,2019)
Section 12 of I&B Code,2016
Exclusion of time period from the ‘CIRP’ period.
As there were substantial grounds warranting exclusion of 90 days period from ‘CIRP’ period,
the order passed by AA does not suffer from any legal infirmity.
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Alloysmin IndustriesVs.
Raman Casting Private Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 684 of
2018.(21st January,2019)
Sections 8 & 9 of I&B Code,2016
Non-service of Demand Notice on the Registered Office.
Demand Notice served on Corporate Office, is as valid service of notice. Further, as no dispute exist about the claim and its default, the order
passed by AA is set aside. The case is remitted to AA for admission of
application.
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Pushpa Shah & Anr.Vs.
IL&FS Financial Services Limited & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 521 & 643
of 2018.
(21st January,2019)
Sections 5(8) & 7 of I&B Code,2016
1. IL&FS does not qualify as ‘Financial Creditor.’
2. Application filed was barred by limitation.
3. Claim was barred by limitation.
1. As the amount disbursed comes within the meaning of ‘financial debt’ the IL&FS is a
‘Financial Creditor’..
2. As the application was filed well within the period of three years, it is not time barred by
limitation.
3. There is a continuous cause of action. Hence ,claim filed is not barred by limitation
Appeals stand dismissed.
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Mr. Anmol TekriwalVs.
M/s. M.N. Auxichem & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 570 of
2018.( 22nd January,2019)
Sections 8 & 9 of I&B Code,2016 Non-service of Notice.
As notice was not served on the ‘Corporate Debtor,’ the order passed by NCLT, is in violation
of natural justice. So is set aside.
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Anil Kumar TulsianiVs.
Rakesh Kumar Gupta & An
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 35 of
2019.( 22nd January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016 Existence of no default
As the parties have already settled the matter, order of the AA is set aside.
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Kumar Dutta, Vs.
Simplex Infrastructure Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 69 of
2019.( 22nd January,2019)
Sections 9 & 61(2) of I&B Code,2016
Condonation of delay.
As the appeal not filed within 45 days, it is dismissed being barred by limitation.
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Ranvir Ranjit
Vs.Vijay R. Vakharia & Ors
I.A. No. 1809 of 2018IN
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 646 of
2018.( 22nd January,2019)
Section 7 & 14 of I&B Code,2016
Modification of AA order in respect of rental receivables aaaaaaa
As no ground could be made out to modify the order passed by AA, the prayer made is
rejected.
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Sanjeev Azad & Anr. Vs.
Punjab National Bank & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 65 of
2019.( 23rd January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016 Form-1 submitted is incomplete.
There exist debt and default. Further, record submitted is complete. There is
no merit in the appeal.
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Assam Company India LtdVs.
Numazar Dorab Mehta & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 82 of
2019. (23rd January, 2019).
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016
Appeal by erstwhile Director on passing of order by AA
On acceptance of Resolution Plan by AA, Corporate Debtor is under the control of
Successful Resolution Applicant. Hence, appeal by erstwhile Director of the
Company is not maintainable.
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Rokadoba Maharaj Ginning & Pressing Pvt.
Ltd. Vs.
Sel Manufacturing Company Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 76 of
2019.(23rd January, 2019).
Section 9 & 31 of I&B Code,2016
Delay in passing appropriate order by AA
The AA will pass appropriate reasoned order on the application on the next date..
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Committee of Creditors of Essar Steel (India)
Ltd. Through State Bank of India
Vs. Satish Kumar Gupta &
Ors.
I.A. No. 172 of 2019 IN Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 03 of
2019.
(23rd January, 2019).
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016 Delay in disposal of IA.
The AA is directed to pass appropriate order by the next date failing which this Appellate
Tribunal may call for the records and pass appropriate order.
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31Kavita Anil Taneja
Vs. ISMT Limit
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 545-546
of 2018.(24th January, 2019).
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
Respondent is not an ‘Operational Creditor’.
The respondent is not an ‘operational creditor’, and, therefore, the insolvency application was
not maintainable. Accordingly, the order passed by the
AA is set aside.
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Mr. Dingo KuVs.
1. M/s. Suntech Infra Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
2. Mr. Vijender Sharma, Interim
3. M/s. CINDA Engineering &
Construction Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 738 of
2018.(24th January, 2019
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Non-issuance of notice by the AA
The AA failed to issue notice to the Corporate Debtor prior to admission of the case. There is
also a pre-existing dispute. As such, admission of insolvency application
was not maintainable.
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KEC International LtdVs.
Logic Eastern India Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 701 of
2018.(25th January, 2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Dispute regarding amount claimed
As appellant claim is being considered by Resolution Professional, no
interference is called for.
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Yogesh Bosmiya & Ors. Vs.
India Asses Growth Fund Through Essel Finance Advisors &
Managers LLP & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 78 of
2019.(25th January, 2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Request for time to settle the claim.
Non-acceptance of request of time for settlement of claim cannot be ground to set
aside the order passed by the AA.
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KKR Jupiter Investors Pte. Ltd.
Vs.IDBI Bank Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 786 of
2018.(28th January, 2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Delay in admission of insolvency petition
The AA is directed to pass appropriate order on the application not beyond three weeks.
Further, intervener is not required to be heard at the stage.
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Hindustan Oil Exploration Co. Ltd.
Vs.JEKPL Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 33 of
2018.
(28th January, 2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016
Non-consideration of ‘Resolution Plan’
As the order passed by AA already stand quashed, no specific direction is required.
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37State Bank of India Vs.
Shri Gopalsamy Ganesh Babu
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 427 of
2018
(28th January, 2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016
Resolution Plan is pending for approval
The AA is directed to pass appropriate order in accordance with law within three weeks.
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Chhattisgarh State Industrial Development
Corporation Ltd. Vs.
Sanjay Gupta & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 447 of
2018.(28th January, 2019)
Section 33 & 36 of I&B Code,2016 Cancellation of Lease Deed
The Liquidator is to pass appropriate order with regard to land in question and communicate
the decision to Appellant.
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Aluminium UdyogVs.
Parnika Commercial & Estates Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 93 of
2019.(29th January, 2019
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Pre-existing dispute
As there is pre-existing of dispute, initiation of CIRP is rightly refused by the AA.
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B. R. Traders & Ors.Vs.
Oceanic Edibles International Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 92 of
2019.(29th January, 2019
Section 33(2) of I&B Code,2016
Resolution Professional did not request for submission of
Resolution Plan
As no Resolution Plan was submitted within in 270 days, the AA rightly passed the order for
liquidation.
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Shri Kishore Shankar Signapurkar
Vs.Prakash Dattatraya
Naringrekar, RP
Contempt Case (AT) No. 04 of 2019 in
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 739 of
2018(29th January, 2019)
- Contempt case against Resolution Professional.
As no case is made out to initiate case for contempt against the Resolution Professional
(RP), the case is dismissed.
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Kumar VihaanVs.
Overseas Packaging Industries Pvt. Ltd. & An
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 800 of
2018.(29th January, 2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
1. Pre -existence of dispute.
2. Non-issue of Notice by AA.
3. Settlement of claim.
The order passed by AA is set aside, as it is in violation of principle of Natural Justice.
However, as the parties have settled their claims, the case is not remitted back to AA for
fresh hearing.
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43S.C. Sekaran
Vs.Amit Gupta & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 495 &
496 of 2018.(29th January, 2019)
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016
To keep the companies as ‘going concern’.
In view of the provision of Section 230 of the Companies Act, 2013, the ‘Liquidator’ is directed to proceed in accordance with law.
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44Gail (India) Ltd.
Vs.M/s. Neycer India Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 294 of
2018.(29th January, 2019)
Section33(1) of I&B Code,2016 Legality of the Notification.
As the Notification was illegal, the order passed by the AA is set aside.
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Mr. Raghu Rama Krishna Raju
Vs.Gandhar Oil Refinery
(India) Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT)(Insolvency) No. 552 & 553
of 2018
(30th January,2019)
Section 9 of I&B Code, 2016
1. Pre-existing dispute.2. Settlement of claims
by the parties.
As there was a ‘pre-existing dispute’, the orders passed by AA are set aside.
2. Further, as the parties have settled the matter, they are bound by the
“terms of Settlement”
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M/s Dynepro Private Limited
Vs.Mr. V. Nagarajan
Resolution ProfessionalIn respect of M/s Cethar
Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 229 & 262
of 2018.(30th January,2019)
Sections 18 & 60(5) of
I & B Code, 2016.
Release of material during the Resolution Process.
As the AA has no jurisdiction to decide the claim/counter claim on the material, it has
rightly passed the orders.
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Pushti ImpexVs.
Shree Satyanarayan Industrial Suppliers
Private Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 435 of
2018.(30th January,2019)
1 Sections 419(4) and
9 of I&B Code, 2016
No pre-existence of dispute.
Due to Non-issuance of Demand Notice, insolvency application is not maintainable.
As such, transfer petition stood abated.
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Shailesh SanganiVs.
1. Joel Cardoso2. Priority Marketing
Private Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 616 of
2018.(30th January,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
Amount claimedis not a ‘Financial Debt’
As the amount of debt falls within the purviewof ‘financial debt’, no merit in this appeal..
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Committee of Creditors of
M/s. Xalta Food and Beverages Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Ms. Prerna Singh
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 104 of
2019.(31stJanuary,2019)
Section 14 of I&B Code,2016
Payment of current rent of the rented premises.
Moratorium is not applicable in case of payment of current rent against the rented
premises of CD. Hence, the order is rightly passed for payment of rent by AA.
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50Arjun Puri
Vs.Kunal Prasad & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 52 of
2019.
(31stJanuary,2019)
Section 7 of I&B Code, 2016
1.No ‘default’ in payment of‘Debt’.
2. The parties have already settled the claim
As the (i) parties have settled the matter before constitution of the ‘CoCs, & (ii)
respondent wants to withdraw the application, the order passed by AA is set aside.
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M/s. Bee Kay Precisum (India) Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.R.G. Steel
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 689 of
2018.
( 3rd December,2018)
- Substitution of Appellant
The appeal is dismissed due to non-filing of petition for substitution of appellant.
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Prowess International Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Jai Balaji Industries Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 574 of
2018.( 3rd December,2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
aaaaaaaa Settlement reached between the parties
In view of the settlement reached between the parties, withdrawal of appeal is permitted.
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Shyam Sunder BhatterVs.
Punjab National Bank & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 728 & 729
of 2018.( 3rd December,2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016 Not impleading the guarantors as
a party respondent to the CIRP.
The guarantor is not a necessary party at the time of admission of application. Hence,
appeal is dismissed.
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Export-Import Bank of India & Anr.
Vs. Astonfield Solar
(Gujarat) Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 754 of
2018.
( 4th December,2018)
Section 10 of I&B Code,2016
Voting right of the shareholder for initiation of ‘ÇIRP’.
Shareholder’s right to approve /disapprove the decision to proceed with ‘CIRP’ is not stand
curtailed by Deed of Pledge of Securities.
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Asset Reconstruction Company (India) Ltd.
Vs.Neesa Leisure Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 615 of
2018.
( 5th December,2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016 Disposal of application.
The AA is directed to decide the question of admissibility of application and dispose of the
same within two weeks.
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Pallavada Technical Textiles Park Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Unique Roof Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 644 of
2018.
( 5th December,2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Settlement of the matter.
The appeal is dismissed as withdrawn on settlement of the Issue.
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07Manish Agarwal, IRP
Vs.G.S. Express Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 658 of
2018.
( 6th December,2018)
- Fixation of fee/ amount payable to the IRP.
The AA order to refund the amount is set aside.
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Rajesh Dinanath Dabhade
Vs.Jumbo Tanks &
Equipments Pvt. Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 758 of
2018.
( 6th December,2018)
- Settlement of the matter
On settlement of the matter, the prayer of the appellant to withdraw the appeal is allowed.
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Consolidated Engineering
Company & Anr.Vs.
Golden Jubilee Hotels Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 501 of
2018.
( 12th December,2018)
Sections 24(3) of I&B Code,2016
Representation of ‘Operational Creditors’.
For representation in the CoCs, the ‘Operational Creditors’ should have 10% of
the total debt as collated and verified by the Resolution Professional.
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Bhasin Infotech and Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Gurpreet Singh
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 491 of
2018.
( 13th December,2018)
Sections 7 & 30(2) of I&B Code, 2016.
Regulation 33 of the IBBI
(Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons)
Regulations,2016
Payment of fee/expenses to Interim Resolution Professional.
IRP is to be paid a sum of Rs.1.75 lakhs. Accordingly, order passed by AA stands
modified.
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11ICICI Bank Ltd.
Vs.Mr. V. Nagarajan
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 772 & 774
of 2018.
( 13th December,2018)
Section 7, 33(1)(a) & 34(1)
Removal of Resolution Professional (RP).
Once the order of liquidation is passed by AA, the CoCs ceased to exist and become functus
officio. Hence, appeal is dismissed.
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Edelweiss Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd.
Vs.Synergies Dooray
Automotive Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 169,170,171,172 & 173 of
2017.
( 14th December,2018)
Section 10, 31(1) & 60(5) of I&B
Code,2016
Approved ‘Resolution Plan’ suffers from numerous material
irregularities.
As the approved Resolution Plan is not violative of any provision of Code, the appeals
filed are dismissed.
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13Kamesh Badhana
Vs.Govind Ram & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 780 of
2018.
( 14th December,2018
- Review and Recall of order.
The AA rightly rejected the application for review or recall as the same was not
maintainable. Therefore, the appeal is dismissed.
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Mr. Rajendra K. BhutaResolution Professional
Vs.Maharashtra Housing
and Area Development Authority(MHADA
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 119 of
2018.
( 14th December,2018)
Section 7 & 14(1)(d) of
I&B Code,2016Recovery of property by MHADA.
1. The property belongs to MHADA and cannot be treated as the asset of the ‘Corporate
Debtor.
2. On a lapse of a period of 270 days, the period of moratorium has come to an end.
No merit in the appeal and is dismissed.
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SKS Power Generation Chattisgarh Limited
Vs.Mr. V Nagarajan,
Resolution Professional in respect of M/s.
CetharLimited & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 206 of
2018.
( 14th December,2018)
Sections 43, & 45 of I&B Code,2016
Preferential and undervalued transactions
As the interim order was passed by the AA without deciding the question of
maintainability of application u/s 43 &45 of the Code, it is set aside.
Further, the matter is remitted to AA to decide the application on merit.
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Deccan Value Investors L.P. & Anr.
Vs.Mr. Dinkar
Venkatasubramanian & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 787 of
2018.
( 18th December,2018)
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016 Access to the documents.
In case, the AA decides that the documents called for are relevant for disposal of
application, the Appellant be allowed to have access to such documents before taking final
decision on ‘Resolution Plan’.
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Lalit Mishra & Ors.Vs.
Sharon Bio Medicine Ltd. & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 164 of
2018.
( 19th December,2018)
Section 30(6) of I&B Code,2016
1. No amount provided under the ‘Resolution Plan’ for the promoter
shareholders2. Discrimination against the Promoters who are ‘personal
guarantors’
As the shareholders /promoters are not the Creditors, they cannot be treated at par with
other Creditors.
2. Further, different amount given to promoters/ shareholders and other equity
shareholders is not a discrimination.
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Gammon India Ltd. Vs.
Neelkanth Mansions and Infrastructure Pvt.
Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 698 of
2018.( 19th December,2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Application against partnership .
As the AA rightly held that application is not maintainable against one of the members of
partnership firm, the appeal is dismissed.
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Gursimran Singh, Director of
M/s Downtown Temptations Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Indiabulls Housing
Finance Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 733 of
2018.
( 20th December,2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
1. Non-issue of Notice by AA.
2. Settlement of issue/matter.
As no notice has been issued by the AA, the order passed for admission of insolvency
proceedings is set aside.2. Further, in view of settlement of matter, the
case is not remitted to AA.
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Mukesh AgarwalVs.
Ultimate Infracity Pvt. Ltd. & Anr
I.A. No. 2081 & 2082 of 2018
INCompany Appeal (AT)
(Insolvency) No. 766-767 of 2018.
( 20th December,2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
1. Non-issue of Notice by AA.
2. Settlement of issue/matter
As no notice has been issued by the AA, the order passed for admission of insolvency
proceedings is set aside.2. Further, in view of settlement of matter, the
case is not remitted to AA
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Shailen Shah, Resolution Professional
Vs.DBM Geotechnics &
Construction Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 724 of
2018.( 20th December,2018)
Section 27 of I&B Code,2016
Exclusion of period for counting the total period of 270 days of
resolution process.
Period between filing application for approval of the name of the appellant and date of
communication of the order is to be excluded for the purpose of counting the period of 270
days.
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Mr. Nimish Mansukhlal VoraVs.
M/s. S.J. Impex & Ors.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 706 of
2018.
( 21st December,2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016 Settlement of matter
In view of the settlement between the parties, the order passed by AA is set aside.
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Overseas Infrastructure Alliance (India) Pvt. Ltd
Vs.Kay Bouvet Engineering
Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 582 of
2018.
( 21st December,2018)
Sections 8(1) & 9 of I&B
Code,2016
1. Transaction is an Operational Debt.
2. Non-Existence of dispute.
The appellant is an ‘Operational Creditor’ and there is no pre- existence of dispute. Hence, the
order passed by the AA is set aside.
2. The matter is remitted back to the AA to admit the petition.
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Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 666 of
2018
(1st November,2018)
Section 10 of
I&B Code,2016
Non-furnishing of record of ‘default.’
The appellant is to file a fresh application along with record of ‘default’ and the ‘debt’ payable to
‘Financial Creditors’/ ‘Operational Creditors’.
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Maharashtra Seamless Ltd.Vs.
K. K. Lakshminarayana & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 637 of
2018.
(12thNovember, 2018)
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016
Re-determination of the Liquidation value while
entertaining approval of the plan by AA
Since the revised Resolution Plan has been approved by ‘CoCs’ and submitted by Resolution Professional , the AA is now required to pass the
appropriate order.
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Lalit Mishra & Ors.Vs.
Sharon Bio Medicine Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 164 of 2018.
(12th November, 2018)
Section 31 of I&B Code,2016
Contempt Petition on account of violation of order.
Since appointment of CEO was to ensure that the company remains on-going concern during
the pendency of appeal, the decision of MA cannot
be held in violation of orders .
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Mr. Anthony RaphaelKallarakkal
Vs.Rajendra K. Bhuta & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 608
-610 of 2018.
(12th November, 2018)
Sections 7 & 62(1) of I&B Code,2016
Appeal filed with petition for condonation of delay.
The appeal being barred by limitation is dismissed.
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Saranya Forgings &Engineers India Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Metal Gems & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 93 of 2018.
(12th November, 2018)
Regulation 34 of IBBI (Insolvency
Resolution Process for Corporate
Persons) Regulations, 2016.
Part payment of Resolution Professional fee and expenditure
Incurred .
The ‘Corporate Debtor’ is directed to pay the balance amount payable to Resolution
Professional within four weeks failing which interest @ 6% p. will be payable.
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Francis John KattukaranVs.
The Federal Bank Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 242 of
2018.
(13th November,2018)
Section 12A of I&B Code,2016 Withdrawal of application
Prayer for withdrawal of insolvency application admitted can only be made by the applicant
who initially filed the application before the AA.
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07Radius Infratel Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Union Bank of India
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 535 of
2018.( 13th November, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Filing of appeal by Director of the company.
Appeal preferred by the Director of the company, under CIRP, is not maintainable. Hence, it is
dismissed.
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08Sudhi Sachdev
Vs.APPL Industries Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 623 of 2018.
(13th November, 2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Existence of dispute
Pendency of the case under Section 138/441 of NI Act, 1881 amounts to admission of debt.Hence, no merit in appeal and it is dismissed.
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09Binani Industries Limited
Vs.Bank of Baroda & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 82, 123, 188, 216 & 234of 2018.
(14th November, 2018)
Section 30 & 31 of I&B Code,2016
1.Discrimination between the ‘ResolutionApplicants’.
2. The ‘Resolution Plan’ Submitted for approval is discriminatory.
The AA has righty held that the Resolution Plan submitted by ‘’Rajputana Properties Pvt. Ltd’ is
discriminatory.
2. Further, AA has rightly directed the ‘CoCs’ to reconsider the Resolution Plan submitted by
‘Utratech Cement Limited’.
3. In exercise of powers conferred u/s 31 of the Code and order of remand by Hon’ble Supreme Court, and being satisfied that the Resolution
Plan approved by the ‘CoCs’, the revised Resolution Plan submitted by Ultra tech Cement
Ltd. is approved.
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Union of India & Anr.Vs.
Videocon Industries Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 717 of
2018.
(20th November, 2018.)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Release of amount under profit petroleum
The oil companies shall not release amounts under profit petroleum till
disposal of MA. Meanwhile, AA is to consider the MA on its merit.
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Rajeev K AggarwalVs.
1. Panipat Texo Fabs Pvt. Ltd.
2. Exclusive Overseas Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 715 of
2018.
(27th November, 2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
Dispute regarding supply of defective/ inferior quality of goods.
As there was no pre-existing dispute in regard to quality and standard of goods supplied, the
appeal stands dismissed.
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Ajay ChaturvediVs.
JM Financial Asset Reconstruction Co. Ltd.
& Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 320 of
2018.
(29th November, 2018)
Sections 5(7),5(8) & 7 of I&B Code,2016
(i) ‘Substituted service’ of admission order was not made/
effected.
(I) No provision to file an insolvency application against the
‘Corporate Guarantor.’
Since the debt is payable and there exist default, service of notice of admission is merely a formality.
2. The liability in respect of ‘Corporate Guarantee’ Is covered under ‘Financial Debt’.
Therefore, application filed against the ‘Corporate Guarantor’
is maintainable
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Anil NandaVs.
Hari Kishan Sharma & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 167 of 2018.
(29th November, 2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Existence of dispute
There is nothing on record that there is a pre-existence dispute. Hence,
the appeal is dismissed.
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(i)Sh. Naveen LuthraVs.
Bell Finvest (India) Ltd. & Anr
(Appeal No. 336 of 2017)
(ii) Advance Logistics & Trading India Private
Vs.Bell Finvest (India) Ltd.(Appeal No. 07 of 2018)
(iii)Bell Finvest (India) Limited
Vs.Intercon Container &
Survey & Commodities Pvt. Ltd
(Appeal No. 10 of 2018)
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 336 of
2017 and 07 &10 of 2018.
(29th November, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Application of usurious and extortionate penal
interest by ‘Financial Creditor’
(i)Appeal Nos.336 of 2017 and 07 of 2018: ‘Usurious Loans Act, 1918’ is not
applicable to the proceeding u/s 7 of the Code. Further, as there exist,
debt and default, the appeal is not maintainable.
(ii) Appeal No.10 of 2018:Again as the Act is not applicable for initiation
of ‘CIRP’, the order passed by AA is set aside. The case is remitted to the AA for hearing the
application for admission.
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Ankit PatniVs.
State Bank of India & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 369 of
2018.(29th November, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Non-compliance of guidelines contained in RBI Circular.
RBI circulars cannot override the provisions of the ‘I&B Code’.
Further, since there is no dispute about existence of debt and default, the appeal is
devoid of any merit. Hence, dismissed.
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SICOM LimitedVs.
Alok Employees Benefit and Welfare Trust & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 344 of
2018.
(29th November, 2018)
Sections 30(4), 33(2) & 60(5)
of I&B Code,2016
To present the‘Resolution Plan’
before the CoCs for a re-look.
The CoCs are directed to consider the ‘Resolution Plan’ wherineafter RP to place
the matter before AA for order. As such, the appeal is dismissed.
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Usha Holdings LL.C. & Anr.Vs.
Francorp Advisors Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 44 of 2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Sections 5(20), 5(21) & 9 of I&B
Code,2016
1. Jurisdiction of AA to decide the legality and viability of foreign
decree.
2. The debt is ‘ Operational Debt’
1. AA has no jurisdiction to decide the question of legality/propriety of a foreign judgment.
2. As the amount claim does not relate to supply of goods/services, it is not an Operational Debt.
Hence the appeal is dismissed.
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Nityank Infrapower & Multiventures Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Invex Pvt. Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 499 of 2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Sections 7 and 65 of
I&B Code,2016
Fraudulent/ malicious Initiation of insolvency resolution
proceedings.
Since Appellant failed to establish that insolvency application was filed by ‘Financial
Creditor’ fraudulently or with malicious intent, the appeal is dismissed.
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Neha Himatsingka & Anr.Vs.
Himatsingka ResortsPrivate Limited & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 201 & 205
of 2018.
(30th November, 2018)
1.Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
2. Rule 11 of the NCLT Rules, 2016.
Exercising of inherent powers by AA
AA has no jurisdiction to exercise inherent power for deciding any disputed question whether
claim is bonafide or malafide.
2. As there is debt payable and there exist default, the case is fit for admission.
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Nathella Depositors Welfare Association
Vs.Union of India, Through
its Secretary,Ministry of Finance
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 732 of
2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Section 5(8)of I&B Code,2016 Status of Depositors.
Depositors do not come within the definition of ‘financial debts’.
However, it is to be ensured that the proposed ‘Resolution Plan’ has provision for the
depositors in terms of the Code.
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M/s. Acquisory Consulting LLP
Vs.M/s. BCC Infrastructure
Pvt. Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 152 of
2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Sections 8(1) & 9 of I&B
Code,2016
Dispute in regard to providing services
Non-service of Demand Notice and absence of services rendered to ‘Corporate Debtor’, the
appeal is not maintainable.
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Mrs. MamathaVs.
AMB Infrabuild Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 155 of
2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Filing of a insolvency petition jointly against the two ‘Corporate
Debtors’.
As the two ‘Corporate Debtors’ collaborated and formed an independent
Corporate unit entity,the insolvency petition is maintainable against
both of them jointly. As such, the case is remitted to the AA for its
admission.
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Monnet Ispat & Energy Ltd.
Resolution Professional for the Corporate
Debtor)Vs.
Government of India,Ministry of Coal
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 26 of 2018.
(30thNovember, 2018)
Section 14 of I&B Code,2016
During Moratorium’, the right vested with the ‘Corporate Debtor’
cannot be taken away.
As vesting of the Coal Mines is not under occupation/possession of CD,
orders of cancellation of agreement are not in violation of Code.
Hence, the appeal is dismissed.
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J.B. TiwariVs.
1. Biostadt India Limited2. Sonachi Industries
Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (INS) No. 268 of 2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Sections 8 & 9 of the I&B Code,2016
1. Non-service of Notice by AA through its Registry.
2. Dispute reg. quality of goods and claim.
1. It would have been appropriate had the AA sent the Notice through its own mechanism.
2. No dispute regarding quality of goods supplied and claim exists.
Hence, the insolvency application has been rightly admitted by AA.
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Gaurav PandeyVs.
Eternity Investment Services
Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 714 of
2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016 Settlement of dues
Since the parties have already entered into settlement of dues and there exists no default
as on date of admission of application, the order of the AA is set aside.
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Archisha Steels Private Limited
Vs.State Bank of India and
Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 440 of 2018.
(30th November, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
Rejection of restructuring plan prior to initiation of insolvency
proceedings.
AA is not authorised to determine legality of the order of rejection of restructuring plan by
the ‘Financial Creditor’ prior to initiation of insolvency proceedings.
As such, the appeal is not maintainable and dismissed.
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Achenbach Buschhutten GmbH & Co.
Vs.Arcotech Limited
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 97 of 2017.
(30th November, 2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Pre-existence of dispute.
Since there is existence of dispute, the appeal filed is non-maintainable and stands dismissed.
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The Board of Trustees for the Port of Kolkata.
Vs.Stewarts and Lloyds of
India Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 367 of 2018
(3rdOctober,2018)
Section 35 of I&B Code,2016
Non- Cooperation to the liquidator for evaluation of assets.
Since Valuation report has already been prepared by the liquidator, there is no ground to
interfere with the order passed by AA.
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02D.R. Balakrishna Raja
Vs.Indian Bank & Anr.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 611 of 2018.
(3rdOctober,2018)
Section 07 of I&B Code,2016
Infirmities regarding non filling of:
I) application duly signed by authorized
representative
ii)banker’s record
iii)consent letter of I RP
Once the record of ‘debt’ and ‘default’ is brought on record by ‘Financial Creditor’, the
insolvency application cannot be rejected.
The appeal is dismissed.
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Mr. Suresh Padmanabhan & Anr.
Vs.Tata Steel Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 29 of 2018.(4thOctober, 2018).
Section 10(1) & 252 of
I&B Code, 2016.
Section 4(b) of SICA Repeal
Act,2003
Non-Filing of Insolvency reference within 180 days from the date of
abatement of reference.
The ‘Corporate Applicant’ can file an independent application’ even after 180 days of abatement of the reference on payment of
requisite fee. Accordingly, the order of the AA is set aside.
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Husqvarna AB (PUBL) Vs.
Allianz Mechanisation India Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 321 of 2018(4thOctober, 2018).
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
Non – Existence of dispute
As there is an existence of dispute, the Adjudicating Authority has rightly rejected the
claim. Hence appeal is dismissed.
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Sudhir Sales & Services Ltd.Vs.
D-Art Furniture Systems Pvt. Ltd
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 327 of 2018.(4thOctober, 2018).
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
Non – Existence of dispute
There is no pre-existing dispute. As such, the order passed by the AA stands set aside and
the case is remitted to AA for admission.
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Electro Mech EngineersVs.
Electrosteel Steels Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 602 ,603, 604 & 605 of 2018.
(4thOctober, 2018).
Section 61(2) of I&B
Code,2016
Condonation of delay in filling appeal.
In view of the (i) long delay in filling appeal (ii) approval of the ‘Resolution Plan’ by AA and
(iii) takeover of the ‘Corporate Debtor’, by the Resolution Applicant, the appeals
filed are dismissed.
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Spectrum Voyages Pvt. Ltd.
Vs.Fortis Healthcare Ltd.
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 409 of 2018.(4thOctober, 2018).
Section 60(1) of
I&B Code,2016
Territorial jurisdiction of AA for Corporate Persons
As the Corporate Person’s registered office is situated at Gurgaon (Haryana), the petition filed at NCLT New Delhi is not maintainable.
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Sh. Jagdish Pershad Gupta, Director &
Shareholder of (M/s. Jagson International
Ltd.)Vs.
JPC Enterprises & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 595 of 2018.(5thOctober, 2018).
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Settlement of dispute.
As the matter has been settled between the parties, the order passed by Adjudicating
Authority is set aside.
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Power Mech Projects Ltd.Vs.
Savan Godiawala, R.P. / Liquidator for Lanco
Infratech Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 620 of 2018.(5thOctober, 2018
Section 60(5) of I&B Code,2016
Permission to submit Resolution Plan after order for liquidation.
After passing of liquidation order & in the absence of its challenge, the application for submission of the
Resolution Plan is uncalled for.
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A.ManickamVs.
G. V. Ravikumar, R.P & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 619 of 2018.(5thOctober, 2018)
Section 60(5) of I&B Code,2016
Resolution Professional to invite resolution plans afresh.
As the appellant has not challenged the Resolution Plan approved by the AA,
no relief is granted. The appeal , devoid of any merit, is dismissed.
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Jaya PatelVs.
Gas Jeans Pvt. Ltd. & Ors
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 308 of 2018.
(8thOctober, 2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016
Filing of application for CIRP prior to completion of mandatory
period under Demand Notice.
Insolvency application preferred before completion of ten days from the date
of delivery of Demand Notice cannot be entertained and is not maintainable. Hence,
application is dismissed as abated.
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Lotus Three Development Ltd.
Vs.Axis Bank Ltd. & Anr
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 624 of 2018.
(22nd October, 2018)
Section 7 of I&B Code,2016
The ‘Financial Creditor’ played fraud in filing the application.
As there exists a debt and default,there is no ground to interfere. Hence appeal
stands dismissed.
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Srei Infrastructure Finance Ltd.
Vs.State Bank of India &
Ors.
I.A. No. 1690 of 2018IN
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 405 of 2018
(24thOctober, 2018)
Sections 7 & 31 of I&B Code,2016 Necessary permission to take over
the ‘Corporate Debtor’
As the ‘Resolution Professional’ cannot function after the approval of Resolution Plan,
the ‘Successful Resolution Applicant’ is allowed to take over the assets and management of the
‘Corporate Debtor’.
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14Dr. Syed Sabahat Azim
Vs.M/s Rent A Computer
Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency)
No. 617 of 2018.
(25th October, 2018)
Section 9 of I&B Code,2016 Existence of dispute
There is pre- existence of dispute but as the parties have now settled the matter, the AA
order is set aside.
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1.Mrs. Jai Rajkumar2.Mr.v.r.heamntraj
Vs.1.Stanbic Bank Ghana
Limited2.Rajkumar Impex
Private Limited
C.S. (Comm. Div.) D.No.41408 of 2018
(4th December,2018)
Sections 7 &14(1)(a) of I&B
Code,2016
Authority to initiate proceedings assailing the foreign decree.
This suit is not maintainable. Reserves the rights of CD to
approach NCLT, and RP to file a suit if the NCLT permits him to do so.
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Arcelormittal India Private Limited
Vs.S Satish Kumar Gupta
& Ors
Civil Appeal Nos.9402-9405 Of 2018 And 9582
Of 2018
( 4Th October,2018)
Sections 7 & 29(A) Of
I &B Code, 2016.
Article 142 Of Constitution Of
India.
Ineligibility Of Resolution Applicants To Submit
Resolution Plans
One More Opportunity Is Given To The Resolution Applicants To Pay Off The Npas Of
Their Related Corporate Debtors Within A Period Of Two Weeks. On Making Such Payment They
Can Resubmit Their Resolution Plans
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B.k. Educational Services Private Limited
Vs. Parag Gupta And
Associates
Civil Appeal No.23988 Of 2017 With Six Other
Appeals
( 11Th October,2018)
Section 238A Of I&B Code, 2016
Applicability Of Limitation Act,1963
As The Limitation Act Has Been Applied From The Inception Of The Code, It Is Unnecessary To Go Into The Arguments Based On The Doctrine
Of Laches. The Appeals Are Remanded To Nclat.
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Transmission Corporation Of Andhra
Pradesh Limited Vs.
Equipment Conductors And Cables Limited
Civil Appeal No. 9597 Of 2018
( 23Rd October,2018)
Section 9 Of I&B Code, 2016 Admission Of Insolvency Reference.
The Order Passed By Appellate Authority Is Set Aside. The Order Passed By Nclt To Reject The
Application Of Respondent Is Justified.
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M/S Spartek Ceramics India Ltd.
Vs.Union Of India & Ors
Civil Appeal Nos. 7291-7292 Of 2018 With Two
Other Appeals.
( 25Th October,2018)
Section 242 Of I&B Code,2016
Removal Of Difficulties In Giving Effect To The Provision Of Code.
Civil Appeal No. 7291-7292 Of 2018:
While Upholding The Judgment Passed By The Appellate Tribunal On The Ground That The Appeal Filed By The Central Govt. Itself Was
Not Maintainable, The Judgment Insofar As It Purports To Deal With The Limitation Aspect
Of The Case And The Merits Including The Declaration Of The Scheme As Being Illegal Is
Set Aside.
Civil Appeal No. 8247 Of 2018: Civil Appeal No. D. No. 33241/2018 :
The Two Writ Petitions That Had Been Before The High Court Of Delhi Are Revived With Liberty
To The Appellants To Amend The Same. The High Court Of Delhi To Take The Up The Writ
Petitions At The Earliest.
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Rajputana Properties Private Limited Vs.Ultratech Cement
Limited And Ors
Civil Appeal No. 10998 Of 2018
(19Th November,2018)
Sections 30 & 31 Of
I&B Code,2016
1.Discrimination Between The ‘Resolution Applicants’.
2. The ‘Resolution Plan’ Submitted For Approval
Is Discriminatory
There Is No Infirmity In The Orders Passed By Nclat. Hence The Appeal Is Dismissed.
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Jaipur Metals & Electricals Employees Organization Through
General Secretary Mr. Tej Ram Meena Vs. Jaipur Metals & Electricals Ltd.
Through Its Managing Director & Ors.
Civil Appeal No. 12023 Of 2018.
( 12Th December,2018)
Sections 7 & 238 Of I&B, 2016
Transfer Of Winding Up Proceedings To Aa
The Aa Was Absolutely Correct In Applying Section 238 Of The Code To Independent
Proceedings Instituted By A Secured Financial Creditor.
The High Court Judgment Is Set Aside.
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Brilliant Alloys Private Limited
Vs.Mr. S. Rajagopal & Ors.
Petition(S) For Special Leave To Appeal (C) No(S). 31557/2018.
( 14Th December,2018)
Section 12A Of I&B, 2016 &
Regulation 30A
Withdrawal Of Insolvency Application On Settlement
The Settlement Entered Into Is Allowed.
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Forech India Ltd Vs.
Edelweiss Assets Reconstruction Co. Ltd.
Civil Appeal No. 818 Of 2018.
( 22Nd January,2019)
Sections 7 & 238 Of I&B Code, 2016
Continuation Of Winding Up Petition Before High Court.
Without Interfering With The Appellate Tribunal’s Order, The Appellant May Apply
U/S 434 Of The Companies Act For Transfer Of Winding Up Proceedings Pending Before High
Court To The Nclt.
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Swiss Ribbons Pvt. Ltd. & Anr.
Vs.Union Of India & Ors.
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 99 Of 2018.Plus 10 Other
Appeals
( 25Th January,2019)
Different Provisions Of I&B
Code, 2016
Constitutional Validity Of Various Provisions Of The Insolvency And
Bankruptcy Code, 2016
The Constitutional Validity Of Various Provisions Of The I&B, Code Discussed. The Code Is Proving
To Be Largely Successful. The Defaulter’s Paradise Is Lost And Economy’s Rightful Position
Has Been Regained. Therefore, All Petition Disposed Of In Terms Of The Judgement.
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Vijay Kumar JainVs.
Standard Chartered Bank & Ors
Civil Appeal No.8430 Of 2018 & Writ Petition (Civil)
No.1266 Of 2018.
( 31St January,2019)
Sections 24 & 30(3) Of I&B Code,
2016
Permission To Access Documents, Including The Resolution Plans To
The Member Of The Suspended Board Of Directors.
The Petition & Appeal Is Allowed The Nclat Judgment Set Aside.
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K. SashidharVs.
Indian Overseas Bank & Ors.
Civil Appeal No.10673 Of 2018
With Two Other Appeals And A Slp.
( 5Th February,2019)
Sections 33 & 34 Of I&B Code,2016
Rejection Of Resolution Plan(S) As It Did Not Garner Support Of Not Less Than 75% Of Voting Share
Of The Financial Creditors.
The Nclat Has Justly Concluded That The Resolution Plan Of The Concerned Corporate
Debtor(S) Has Not Been Approved By Requisite Percentage Of Voting Shares Of
The Financial Creditors. As Such, Initiation Of Liquidation Process Is Inevitable. Accordingly,
The Appeals Are Dismissed.
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Reliance Communication Limited & Ors.
Vs. State Bank Of India & Ors
Writ Petition (Civil) No. 845 Of 2018 And Three
Contempt Petitions.
( 20Th February,2019)
Section 9 Of I&B Code, 2016
Payment Of Settled Amount To The ‘Operational Creditor’
The Rcom Group Is Directed To Purge The Contempt Of This Court By Payment To Ericson
Of Amount Settled Within Four Weeks.
In Default Of Such Payment, The Chairmen Who Have Given Undertakings To The Court Will
Suffer Three Months’ Imprisonment.
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Ved Prakash Vadera & Ors.Vs.
Ireo Five River Private Ltd
Civil Appeal No.12204 Of 2018.
( 26Th February,2019)
Section 9 Of I&B Code, 2016
Rejection Of Prayer To Appoint Independent Auditor.
Since Insolvency Application Has Been Admitted, There Is No Reason To Interfere
In The Matter.
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Mecon FzeVs.
Quinn Logistics India Pvt Ltd
Civil Appeal No. 9547 Of 2018.
( 5Th March,2019)
- Settlement Between The Parties.
Deed Of Settlement Taken On Record.
The Appeal Is Disposed Of And The Insolvency Proceedings Stand Terminated.
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Jai Balaji Industries Limited
Vs.State Bank Of India &
Ors.
Civil Appeal No.1929 Of 2019
( 8Th March,2019)
Section 7 Of I&B Code, 2016 Non-Service Of Notice
It Is Clear That No Notice Was Served Upon The Appellant. The Right Of Appellant To Be
Heard Has Been Violated. Accordingly, The Order Passed By Nclat Is Set Aside And Remand The Matter Back To Nclat To Dispose Of The Same
Expeditiously After Affording An Opportunity Of Hearing To The Parties.
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