The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 has restructured the economy by promoting its objectives namely the maximization of value of assets, promotion of entrepreneurship, availability of credit and balancing the interests of the stakeholders. Since the commencement and effect of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) on 28 May 2016, the Adjudicating Authorities have upheld the objectives of IBC through a catena of judgements. One such case is the matter concerning Indian Overseas Bank v. RCM Infrastructure Ltd. and Ors. [Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No.

The Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was introduced when insolvency resolution in India took around 4 years on an average. Therefore, completing the resolution process within a fixed timeline was at the heart of the new framework. But the instances of delays still kept cropping up and the code has been amended continually to impose stricter time frames and ensure compliance.

The aim of this Article is to analyze the timelines provided for corporate insolvency resolution process (CIRP) under the IBC and the latest amendments thereon.