The Indian construction industry is a dynamic engine of growth, but it's not without its challenges. One significant hurdle for subcontractors and suppliers lies in the unfortunate reality of construction company insolvencies. When a main contractor goes belly up, the financial shockwaves can ripple down the supply chain, leaving subcontractors and suppliers holding the bag... Continue Reading →
he Hon’ble NCLAT accordingly held that the total amount for maintainability of claim would include the principal debt amount as well as the interest on delayed payment, which was also clearly stipulated in the invoice.
The issue whether entries/ disclosures made in financial statements could be construed as an “acknowledgment” under Section 18 of the Limitation Act, came up for consideration before NCLAT. While this issue had been previously considered by various courts and tribunals, there was some ambiguity...
However, the Apex Court also, observed that the moratorium provision under Section 14 of the Code would apply only to the corporate debtor while the natural persons mentioned under Section 141 of the NI Act continue to be statutorily liable under the NI Act.
The government, sensitive to the hindered cash flows of various companies, has by now introduced three amendments to ameliorate the situation.
Therefore, the Apex Court overturned the order of NCLAT and held that the said mortgage transaction done was a preferential transaction under Section 43 of the IB Code, without considering it necessary to deal with whether these transactions are undervalued and/or fraudulent.
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