INTRODUCTION:
In our earlier article, we had written about the Consultation Paper of SEBI proposing disclosure requirements about the approved resolution plans in respect of listed companies that are admitted for corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 and also proposing certain minimum public shareholding in such companies.
The Supreme Court, recently, in the case of Phoenix Arc Private Limited v. Spade Financial Services Limited 1, held that the intent of Sec. 21 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) will be defeated if related parties are just determined “in presaenti” i.e., on the present basis. The issue pertained to the interpretation of Section 21 of the IBC, which provides for constitution of the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”).
Introduction
It is safe to say that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC” or “Code“) and the regime it has spawned, has effected a complete turnaround in the way insolvency and liquidation proceedings were dealt with in India. The IBC has quickly become the preferred route for creditors and debtors alike, with stakeholders lauding the efficiency of the Code. The standout factor that has contributed to the success of the Code is the strict timeline prescribed and followed during the insolvency resolution process.
The COVID - 19 pandemic has had a tremendous and unprecedented impact on the global economy.To mitigate this, many governments have introduced temporary relief measures to help local businesses.
India is the seventh largest country in the world spread over a total area of 32,87,263 sq kms, including the territorial seas. Located in South Asia in the tropical belt just north of the equator, it is separated from mainland Asia by the Himalayas, a mountain range that umbrellas the entire northern region stretching to a distance of 2,400 kms to the east. India is home to some of the world‟s highest peaks shielding the country‟s 281 States and 82 Union Territories. Several important rivers originate from this mountain range.
Introduction
It has been more than a month since the announcement of the lock-down in India by the Central Government, and longer in many other parts of the world.
In collaboration with our foreign law firm partners, we continue to update our chart of COVID-19 measures taken by governments around the world. Today’s update includes new information for many countries as indicated in the chart: Global Government Measures Taken in Response to COVID-19.