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Article 142 Under Scrutiny: Supreme Court’s Rare Self-Correction in the BPSL Case
Introduction In an extraordinary demonstration of judicial accountability, Chief Justice B.R. Gavai recently acknowledged that the Supreme Court’s invocation of Article 142 i
NCLT’s Power to Punish for Civil Contempt: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of Section 425 of the Companies Act, 2013
Executive Summary The power of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to punish for civil contempt represents a cornerstone of judicial authority essential for maintaining the sa
NCLT Investigative Powers in Insolvency Proceedings: A Comprehensive Legal Analysis of NCLAT’s Landmark Ruling in Max Publicity & Communication Case
Executive Summary The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), in its recent landmark judgment in Max Publicity & Communication Pvt. Ltd. v. Enviro Home Solutions Pvt.
The Moratorium Shield vs. Criminal Liability: Analyzing Section 14 of IBC and Its Impact on Cheating and Criminal Breach of Trust Cases
Understanding the Intersection of Insolvency Protection and Criminal Prosecution in India’s Evolving Legal Landscape Introduction The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IB
Personal Guarantor Liability Post-Insolvency: Supreme Court’s Expansive Interpretation
Introduction The insolvency regime for personal guarantors to corporate debtors represents one of the most contentious and rapidly evolving areas of India’s insolvency jurisp
Group Insolvency in India: Legal Necessity or Legislative Overreach?
Introduction The insolvency of corporate groups—constellations of legally distinct entities functioning as integrated economic units—presents distinctive challenges that test t
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and Corporate Governance in India: Accountability Mechanisms as They Stand in 2026
Corporate governance is usually discussed in terms of the Companies Act, 2013, listing regulations and board practice. Yet corporate governance under the IBC becomes particularly s
Homebuyers and Other Consumers under the IBC: Why the Law Treats Them Differently
A family that has paid instalments for an apartment and a traveller who has paid for an airline ticket are both, in ordinary language, consumers who paid in advance for something t
Can Tax Refunds Be Set Off Against Dues During the IBC Moratorium? The Kotak Urja Ruling and 2026 Law
Tax authorities routinely adjust a refund due to a taxpayer against outstanding tax demands of the same taxpayer. When the taxpayer is a company undergoing corporate insolvency res
Belated Claims under IBC: Why Claims Filed After CoC Approval of a Resolution Plan Are Generally Not Admitted
A corporate insolvency resolution process (“CIRP”) under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (“IBC”) works only if everyone bidding for the corporate d
