The original version of this article was first published in the Trilegal Quarterly Roundup.

Key Developments

1. SEBI prescribes new disclosure requirements and dos and don’ts for the issue of green debt securities

The original version of this article was first published in the Trilegal Quarterly Roundup.

Key Developments

1. Delhi High Court pierces the corporate veil to make non-parties to an arbitration liable for the arbitral award

The original version of this article was first published in the Trilegal Quarterly Roundup.

These FAQs delve into some key aspects that prospective resolution applicants must consider while devising a robust resolution plan for a corporate debtor.​

This is the second in a two-part series article providing suggestions with respect to the recent discussion paper published by the MCA on 18 January 2023, proposing several major amendments to the IBC Code, 2016.

MCA’s recent discussion paper has proposed significant amendments to address several nagging issues in the working of the IBC. In the first part of this series, we highlighted some proposals that required a closer look. This piece discusses positive suggestions that could substantially improve the insolvency regime and enhance its efficiency.

This is the first in a two-part series article analysing the recent discussion paper published by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs on 18 January 2023, proposing several major amendments to the IBC Code, 2016.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) amended the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations 2016 (CIRP Regulations) on 16 September 2022 (the amendment to the CIRP Regulations, Amendment). The Amendment introduced a slew of changes to the CIRP Regulations. One of the key amendments was the introduction of provisions in respect of the sale of one or more assets of the corporate debtor by way of resolution plans.

In the previous quarter, the Supreme Court pronounced important judgements on the admission of insolvency applications filed by financial creditors and the validity of resolution plans not providing for payment of statutory dues to government authorities. In arbitration law, the Supreme Court clarified the scope of the court’s power to grant interim measures under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996, and assess the arbitrability of a dispute in an application filed for appointment of the arbitrator.

Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) and the Outlook in India  

In an insolvency of a company under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), prospective bidders place bids for purchase of the insolvent company. Before placing such bids, prospective bidders are expected to deep dive into the financial position of the company and arrive at a proposed value for purchasing the company.

The Indian Supreme Court holds in Ebix[1] that once a Resolution Plan has been approved by the Committee of Creditors (CoC),it cannot be withdrawn by the Successful Resolution Applicant(“SRA”). It comes to this conclusion by holding that principle applicable under common law or the contract act, viz frustration or force majeure, are not available to the SRA under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“Code”) regime.