NCLAT: Majority shareholders of a company have the locus to challenge an admission of CIRP against the corporate debtor where the admission took place on account of collusion amongst the creditors

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), in the case of Ashish Gupta v. Delagua Health India Private Limited and Others [Company Appeal (AT) (Ins.) No. 17 of 2022], has held that majority shareholders of a company have the locus to challenge an admission of corporate insolvency resolution process (“CIRP”) against the corporate debtor where […]

The Rise of ESG Investing in India: What it Means for Corporations

Environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) investing is rapidly gaining popularity in India, as investors are becoming more conscious of the impact their investments can have on the environment, society, and other stakeholders of companies. ESG investing focuses on companies that have strong ESG practices. Such companies are considered to be more sustainable and are likely to […]

NCLAT: The obligation of the adjudicating authority to direct for liquidation shall rise only when decision of the Committee of Creditors is in accordance with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (“NCLAT”), in the case of Hero Fincorp Limited v. M/s. Hema Automotive Private Limited [Company Appeal (AT) (Insolvency) No. 1540 of 2022], held that the obligation of the adjudicating authority to direct for liquidation shall arise only when decision of the Committee of Creditors (“CoC”) is in accordance with […]

The changing contours of employment law in India

Presently, platform economy is a common occurrence. There is enhanced codification of terms as companies like Zomato, Swiggy, Uber Eats and Grubhub optimise operations and consolidate market share. Serving as ‘aggregators’, they have revolutionised product delivery and ride-sharing sectors. However, the human capital in this sector is seen as contractors rather than workers, resulting in […]