The Indian Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) has seen several challenges in recent times. The Indian Government has been proactive in responding to these. In response to the recent set of challenges, the Government intends to implement another round of amendments to the IBC. The key takeaways from this proposed amendment are discussed below.
In a significant ruling having widespread ramifications, the Hon’ble Supreme Court (Court) on 14 August 2018 pronounced its judgment in the case of State of Bank of India v V. Ramakrishnan & Anr (Civil Appeal No. 3595 of 2018). The Court held that the period of moratorium under Section 14 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Code) would not apply to the personal guarantors of a corporate debtor. Factual Background |