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Between The Lines... February 2020

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We are pleased to share with you a copy of our newsletter "Between the Lines", February 2020, a briefing on legal matters of current interest.

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We are pleased to share with you a copy of our newsletter "Between the Lines", February 2020, a briefing on legal matters of current interest.

Below are the key highlights of the newsletter:

  • Supreme Court: No provision under the IBC requiring the resolution plan to match liquidation value; and an approved resolution plan cannot be withdrawn under Section 12A of the IBC
  • NCLAT: No default by real estate developer if possession delayed due to reasons beyond control
  • Supreme Court: Provident Fund benefits payable to contractual employees from date of filing writ petition and not retrospectively
  • NCLT: Automatic waiver of legal proceedings is not permitted in a resolution plan

We trust that you will find the same useful.

Looking forward to receiving your valuable feedback.

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