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How can an Individual file for Insolvency: Lawyers Advice

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The Insolvency Laws of India were introduced by the Britishers and like the other laws, it owes its origin to English Law. The insolvency Laws were divided into two statutes on the ground of geographical division. The first is the Presidency Towns Insolvency Act, 1909 which applies to the presidency towns of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras and the second is the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 which applies to the entire territory of India except for these presidency towns. Both the Acts deals with the insolvency process of Individuals and firms. According to the 26th Report of the Law Commission of India,...

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Legal Remedies Available for Recovering Money: Lawyers Advice

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in Business Laws, Corporate Lawyer, Insolvency & Bankruptcy IBC, Recovery of Debts, Uncategorized

Trade & Commerce takes place in India on a daily Outstanding basis, at various levels and different avenues. However, it is important to keep in mind that in a lot of cases, there may be a default in this seemingly simple transaction and the creditor may be unable to recover his/her money. It is therefore essential to know the various legal remedies available for the recovery of money in India. The Indian legal system provides for remedies that are civil, criminal or out of court. Code of Civil Procedure, 1908:If one wants to pursue legal action of civil nature, the Code...

31 August

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Legal Remedies available from Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtors under the Individual Insolvency Process: Lawyers Advice

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While the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is just a couple of years old, the IBBI has commenced the individual insolvency process under the IBC as well. The Chairman of the IBBI, Ms Sahoo stated that this process has been categorised into three categories which are – Personal guarantors to corporate debtors, Proprietary and partnership firms, The rest of the individuals. By a notification dated 15 November, 2019 as of 1 December, 2019 the Central Government has brought into effect Part III of the IBC, 2016. This article aims to examine the effect of insolvency proceedings of personal guarantors to...

31 August

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Laws & Legal Procedure for Voluntary Liquidation of One Person Companies (OPC): Lawyers Advice

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 not only enables the insolvency proceedings of the insolvents but also contains provisions for solvent entities that want to themselves surrender their and refrain from carrying on their business. This article deals with the legal procedure for such voluntary winding up/liquidation of One Person Companies under the IBC. Governing Laws & Statutes – The Companies Act, 2013 – As per Section 2(62) of the Act, a one-person company is defined as a company which has only one person as member. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – • Section 59...

31 August

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Initiation of Insolvency Proceedings by Sole Proprietorships under the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC) of 2016: Lawyers Advice

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The recent conflicting decisions of various benches of the NCLT in India have created ambiguity and confusion as to whether sole proprietorships are covered under Section 3 (23) of the IBC as “persons”, a derivative which determines if they can initiate insolvency proceedings. Hence, this article seeks to examine and elaborate on the same. Sole proprietorship is a form of a business organisation which is owned and managed by one person. These firms aren’t regulated under any one law, thereby making them one of the simplest in terms of registrations and compliances. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – •...

31 August

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Laws & Legal Procedure for Unregistered Partnership Firms to File for Voluntary Winding-Up: Lawyers Advice

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Unlike English Law where registration of partnerships firms is compulsory and a penalty is imposed upon registration, the Indian Partnership Act, 1932 doesn’t make registration compulsory. However, the legal effects of registration and non-registration vary. This article seeks to examine the legal procedure for unregistered partnerships firms to file for voluntary insolvency under the IBC. Before elaborating on the procedures and options available to unregistered partnership firms, it is crucial to analyse the governing statues and the respective sections for a better understanding. They are as follows – The Companies Act, 2013 – Sections 375-378 deal with winding up of...

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Laws & Legal Procedure for Voluntary Liquidation of One Person Companies (OPC): Lawyers Advice

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Laws & Legal Procedure for Unregistered Partnership Firms to File for Voluntary Winding-Up: Lawyers Advice

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