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INSOLVENCY & BANKRUPTCY (IBC) — under INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016: Part II Corporate Insolvency (Sections 4-77; Section 7 Financial Creditor / Section 9 Operational Creditor + Section 8 demand notice + 10-day waiting / Section 10 Corporate Debtor self; ₹1 CRORE thresho...

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Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria

INSOLVENCY & BANKRUPTCY (IBC) — under INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016: Part II Corporate Insolvency (Sections 4-77; Section 7 Financial Creditor / Section 9 Operational Creditor + Section 8 demand notice + 10-day waiting / Section 10 Corporate Debtor self; ₹1 CRORE threshold post-2020); Part III Individuals + Partnership Firms (Sections 78-187; ₹1 LAKH+ threshold; Personal Guarantor framework Lalit Kumar Jain 2021 SC); Pre-Pack PPIRP (Sections 54A-54P) for MSMEs ≤ ₹250 cr (120-day faster framework); Voluntary Liquidation (Section 233). CIRP TIMELINE 330 DAYS outer (Section 12 — 180+90+60). MORATORIUM Section 14 — bars suits + alienation + SARFAESI + termination essential services + Section 138 NI against company (P. Mohanraj 2021 SC; continues against directors + guarantors). Section 29A — 12 disqualifying categories for Resolution Applicants (Swiss Ribbons 2019 SC). Section 53 LIQUIDATION WATERFALL — CIRP cost → Workmen 24mo + Secured → Other Workmen 12mo → Unsecured Financial → Government → Other → Preference → Equity. Appeals — NCLAT (Section 61 IBC; 30+15 days) → SC SLP (Section 62 IBC; 45 days specific). Landmark frameworks: Innoventive Industries (2017 SC) Section 238 override; Mobilox (2017 SC) operational dispute bar; Essar Steel (2019 SC) CoC supremacy; Vidarbha Industries (2022 SC) NCLT discretion; B.K. Educational Services (2018 SC) 3-yr limitation; Pioneer Urban (2019 SC) homebuyers; P. Mohanraj (2021 SC) moratorium scope. IBBI regulates IPs + IPAs + Information Utilities (NeSL). NOT generic civil litigation — specialized commercial framework.

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JurisdictionNCLT Jaipur (Rajasthan) → NCLAT Principal Bench Delhi (Section 61 IBC — 30+15 days) → SC SLP (Section 62 IBC — 45 days specific)
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Araria
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NCLT Jaipur (Rajasthan) → NCLAT Principal Bench Delhi (Section 61 IBC — 30+15 days) → SC SLP (Section 62 IBC — 45 days specific)
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About This Service

What is Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)?

Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria is a critical service for individuals, entrepreneurs, and enterprises operating in Bihar. At Nyaya Grah, we deliver this service under the direct supervision of senior counsel — never juniors masquerading — with complete process transparency and a binding money-back guarantee.

Araria, with its 6L+ active businesses and ₹7L+ economic footprint, demands legal infrastructure that is both fast and accurate. Bihar's jurisdictional nuances — including a stamp duty of 6% and ₹2,500/yr professional tax — require local expertise that our team brings to every engagement.

Whether you are filing your first application, navigating a complex matter, or seeking specialist counsel, our practice in Araria ensures every submission carries the imprimatur of seasoned review. We handle the regulatory machinery — you focus on your business.

What's Included

Your Engagement Includes

Everything required to complete your Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria — bundled into a single fixed fee.

Strategy + section selection (S.7 / S.9 / S.10)
Threshold analysis (₹1 cr corporate / ₹1L PG)
Limitation check (Section 60(5) — 3 yrs default)
NeSL Information Utility records verification
Section 8 demand notice (Section 9 cases)
10-day response window monitoring
Default proof compilation (financial / operational)
IRP identification + Form 2 consent
IBBI-registered Insolvency Professional engagement
Form 1 (Section 7) drafting + filing
Form 5 (Section 9) drafting + filing
Form 6 (Section 10) drafting + filing
Comprehensive petition with landmark citations
Annexures + Section 63 BSA certifications
Vakalatnama + Court fee + Affidavit
NCLT portal filing (nclt.gov.in)
Bench coordination (Jaipur for Rajasthan)
Office Memorandum defects rectification
Admission hearing representation
Existence of dispute analysis (S.9 Mobilox bar)
Vidarbha Industries discretion arguments (S.7)
Section 13 + 14 moratorium declaration
P. Mohanraj framework (Section 138 NI bar)
IRP appointment + Public announcement (3 days)
CIRP commencement coordination
Claims collection coordination (14 days)
Section 21 Committee of Creditors formation
CoC meetings + 66% threshold management
Section 22 Resolution Professional appointment
Section 29 Information Memorandum
Section 29A Resolution Applicant screening
Resolution Plan preparation / review (Section 30)
Essar Steel CoC supremacy framework
Section 31 NCLT approval coordination
Resolution Plan implementation oversight
Section 33 Liquidation coordination
Section 34 Liquidator engagement
Section 53 waterfall distribution
Sections 43-51 Preferential transactions recovery
Sections 66-67 Fraudulent/Wrongful Trading
Pre-Pack PPIRP (MSME) — 120-day framework
Personal Guarantor Insolvency (Part III)
Lalit Kumar Jain framework coordination
Voluntary Liquidation (Section 233)
NCLAT appeal (Section 61 — 30+15 days)
SC SLP from NCLAT (Section 62 — 45 days)
AOR + Senior Counsel (SC matters)
CoC secretarial + voting management
Forensic audit coordination
WhatsApp updates per hearing + CoC meeting
6-36 month case lifecycle support
Our Method

From Consultation to Delivery

A structured four-step process designed to be transparent, predictable, and accountable at every stage.

I

Consult

Free 30-min consultation with senior partner. Clear quote, timeline, document checklist.

Day 0
II

Engage

Signed engagement letter with fixed fee. Document collection begins.

Day 1
III

Execute

Strategy + section selection (S.7/S.9/S.10) · Threshold + limitation check · Section 8 demand notice (S.9) · Default proof + NeSL records · IRP Form 2 consent · Petition drafting (Form 1/5/6) · NCLT filing · Admission hearing · Section 14 moratorium · IRP appointment · CoC formation · Resolution Plan + Section 29A · NCLT approval (S.31) OR Liquidation (S.33).

Day 2-7
IV

Deliver

Admission order + Moratorium declaration + IRP appointment + Public announcement + CoC formation + Resolution Plan approval (S.31) OR Liquidation order (S.33) + Section 53 waterfall + NCLAT appeals coordination (S.61) + SC SLP if needed (S.62) + 6-36 month case lifecycle.

Final
What to Prepare

Documents Required

A typical checklist. Our team will customize this list during the consultation based on your specific case.

1
Identity proof of client (PAN + Aadhaar)
2
Address proof of client
3
All documents related to the dispute (contracts, invoices, communications)
4
Photographs / evidence (where applicable)
5
Prior correspondence with opposite party
6
Police / authority complaints filed (if any)
7
Bank statements / payment proofs (for monetary matters)
8
Vakalatnama (we draft and you sign)
Local Jurisdiction

Araria, Bihar · Key Information

Jurisdictional details relevant to your Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria.

NCLT
NCLT Bench (IBC 2016)
Stamp Duty
6%
Professional Tax
₹2,500/yr
State Economy
₹7L+ Cr
Active Businesses
6L+
Key Industries
Agriculture, Sugar
State Schemes
Bihar Investment
Service Area
Araria Metro
Transparent Pricing

What You'll Pay · No Surprises

Fixed professional fees. Government charges quoted separately and disclosed in the engagement letter.

ComponentWhat's IncludedCost
Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) · Professional FeesSenior counsel · End-to-end serviceAll work above₹99999Fixed
Government FeesAuthority charges, filing feesPass-throughAt ActualsReceipts shared
Stamp Duty (if applicable)Bihar rate: 6%As per stateAt ActualsQuoted upfront
GST on Professional Fees18% as per Indian GSTStatutory18%On professional fee

All fees are disclosed in writing on the engagement letter before commencement. Money-back guarantee if we miss the quoted timeline.

Frequently Asked

Questions About Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria

Answers to questions most often posed by our clients in Bihar.

How much does Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) cost in Araria?

Our professional fee for Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria starts at ₹99999, all-inclusive. Government fees, stamp duty (6% in Bihar), and 18% GST are billed separately at actuals. The complete fee breakdown is disclosed in writing on the engagement letter before work begins.

How long does it take?

The standard timeline for Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) is 7-10 working days. We provide a written timeline on the engagement letter — if we miss it for reasons attributable to us, our professional fee is fully refunded (binding guarantee).

Do you handle the filing with ROC Patna?

Yes. End-to-end. From document preparation to final filing with ROC Patna and follow-up till certificate issuance — every step is handled by our team in Araria. You will receive real-time updates via WhatsApp at every milestone.

Will I speak to a senior partner or a junior?

You will speak to a senior partner with 15+ years of practice. We do not have juniors masquerading as senior counsel. Every consultation, strategic decision, and material communication is conducted by a partner. Routine execution may be delegated to qualified associates — but oversight remains with the partner throughout.

What documents do I need to provide?

A typical checklist includes PAN, Aadhaar, address proof, and service-specific documents. The complete list is customized during your free consultation. We accept digital scans (PDF/JPG) — physical visits to our office are not required.

Do you work across Bihar, or only in Araria?

We serve clients across Bihar and all of India — 1,219+ cities. Our jurisdictional expertise for Bihar includes specific knowledge of ROC Patna procedures, Bihar stamp duty (6%), and applicable state schemes such as Bihar Investment.

How do I begin?

Simply call +91 7878407950 or message us on WhatsApp. Your first 30-min consultation is complimentary, conducted directly with the senior partner relevant to your matter. You will leave the call with full clarity on cost, timeline, and process — with no obligation to proceed.

Legal Framework

Governing law & authority for Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC)

Every engagement at Nyaya Grah is grounded in the relevant statute. For founders and counsel reviewing this matter, here is the foundation.

Acts & provisions

  • INSOLVENCY & BANKRUPTCY (IBC) — under INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE 2016:
  • IBC 2016 — Part II CORPORATE INSOLVENCY (Sections 4-77):
  • · SECTION 5(7)/5(8) — FINANCIAL CREDITOR + FINANCIAL DEBT definitions
  • · SECTION 5(20)/5(21) — OPERATIONAL CREDITOR + OPERATIONAL DEBT
  • · SECTION 7 — Application by FINANCIAL CREDITOR; no demand notice; ₹1 CRORE threshold post-2020
  • · SECTION 8 — DEMAND NOTICE by Operational Creditor MANDATORY; 10-DAY response window
  • · SECTION 9 — Application by OPERATIONAL CREDITOR; EXISTENCE OF DISPUTE bar (Mobilox 2017 SC)
  • · SECTION 10 — Application by CORPORATE DEBTOR (Board + Special Resolution)
  • · SECTION 12 — CIRP TIMELINE — 180 + 90 + 60 = 330 DAYS OUTER (2019 amendment)
  • · SECTION 13 — Moratorium declaration + IRP appointment
  • · SECTION 14 — MORATORIUM — bars suits + alienation + SARFAESI + termination of essential services + Section 138 NI Act against company (P. Mohanraj 2021 SC); continues against directors + guarantors
  • · SECTIONS 16-20 — IRP appointment + Going concern management
  • · SECTION 21 — COMMITTEE OF CREDITORS — within 30 days; FINANCIAL CREDITORS voting; 66% threshold post-2019
  • · SECTION 22 — Resolution Professional (RP) appointment
  • · SECTIONS 23-25 — RP management + CoC meetings
  • · SECTION 29 — Information Memorandum
  • · SECTION 29A — Resolution Applicant INELIGIBILITY — 12 DISQUALIFYING categories (Swiss Ribbons 2019 SC upheld)
  • · SECTION 30 — Resolution Plan submission + Section 30(2) essential conditions
  • · SECTION 31 — NCLT APPROVAL — Essar Steel (2019 SC) CoC supremacy + limited judicial review
  • · SECTION 33 — LIQUIDATION initiation
  • · SECTION 34 — Liquidator appointment
  • · SECTION 53 — WATERFALL: CIRP cost → Workmen 24mo + Secured → Other Workmen 12mo → Unsecured Financial → Government → Other → Preference → Equity
  • · SECTIONS 54A-54P — PRE-PACK INSOLVENCY (PPIRP) 2021 — for MSMEs ≤ ₹250 cr; 120-day timeline
  • · SECTION 60(5) — NCLT JURISDICTION
  • · SECTION 61 — NCLAT APPEAL — 30 DAYS + 15-day condonation; STRICT
  • · SECTION 62 — SC APPEAL under Article 136 — 45 DAYS (different from general 90)
  • · SECTION 65 — Fraudulent/Malicious initiation penalties
  • · SECTIONS 66-67 — FRAUDULENT + WRONGFUL TRADING — recovery from directors
  • · SECTIONS 43-51 — PREFERENTIAL + UNDERVALUED + EXTORTIONATE TRANSACTIONS
  • · SECTION 238 — IBC OVERRIDE non-obstante clause (Innoventive Industries 2017 SC)
  • IBC 2016 — Part III INSOLVENCY OF INDIVIDUALS + PARTNERSHIP FIRMS (Sections 78-187):
  • · SECTIONS 78-93 — FRESH START PROCESS (small debts ≤ ₹35,000)
  • · SECTIONS 94-120 — Insolvency Resolution for individuals
  • · SECTION 96 — Personal MORATORIUM
  • · SECTIONS 105-117 — Repayment Plan
  • · SECTIONS 121-187 — BANKRUPTCY proceedings
  • · PERSONAL GUARANTOR INSOLVENCY — Lalit Kumar Jain (2021 SC); Section 60(2); ₹1 LAKH+
  • IBC 2016 — Part IV IBBI (Sections 188+) — Regulator (New Delhi)
  • IBC 2016 — Part V Miscellaneous:
  • · SECTION 233 — VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION (solvent companies)
  • · SECTION 234 — Cross-border insolvency (limited; UNCITRAL pending)
  • IBBI REGULATIONS — comprehensive secondary framework:
  • · IBBI (CIRP for Corporate Persons) Regulations 2016 + amendments
  • · IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations 2016
  • · IBBI (Voluntary Liquidation) Regulations 2017
  • · IBBI (Insolvency Resolution for Personal Guarantors) Regulations 2019
  • · IBBI (Bankruptcy Process for Personal Guarantors) Regulations 2019
  • · IBBI (Pre-Pack Insolvency Resolution) Regulations 2021
  • · IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations 2017 — NeSL framework
  • · IBBI (Insolvency Professionals) Regulations 2016 — IPs + IPAs
  • · IBBI (Inspection + Investigation) Regulations 2017
  • NCLT RULES 2016 + NCLAT RULES 2016 — procedural framework
  • LIMITATION ACT 1963 — 3 yrs from default (B.K. Educational Services 2018 SC)
  • SARFAESI ACT 2002 — barred during Section 14 moratorium
  • NI ACT 1881 Section 138 — P. Mohanraj (2021 SC) framework
  • BHARATIYA SAKSHYA ADHINIYAM 2023 (BSA) — Section 63 electronic evidence (post 1 July 2024)
  • CONSTITUTION OF INDIA — Article 32/226 + Article 136
  • LANDMARK SUPREME COURT JUDGMENTS:
  • · INNOVENTIVE INDUSTRIES v ICICI BANK (2017 SC) — first major IBC; Section 238 OVERRIDE
  • · MOBILOX INNOVATIONS v KIRUSA (2017 SC) — Section 9 + Existence of Dispute bar
  • · MACQUARIE BANK v SHILPI CABLE (2018 SC) — Section 8 demand notice
  • · SWISS RIBBONS v UoI (2019 SC) — IBC + Section 29A CONSTITUTIONALITY
  • · ESSAR STEEL v SATISH KUMAR GUPTA (2019 SC) — CoC SUPREMACY + limited judicial review
  • · VIDARBHA INDUSTRIES v AXIS BANK (2022 SC) — NCLT discretion in Section 7
  • · B.K. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES (2018 SC) — LIMITATION 3 yrs from default
  • · JAYPEE KENSINGTON v NBCC (2021 SC) + PIONEER URBAN (2019 SC) — HOMEBUYERS as Financial Creditors
  • · MANISH KUMAR v UoI (2021 SC) — IBC amendments validity
  • · LALIT KUMAR JAIN v UoI (2021 SC) — PERSONAL GUARANTOR INSOLVENCY framework
  • · EMBASSY PROPERTY (2019 SC) + RAJENDRA K BHUTTA (2020 SC) — Section 14 asset scope
  • · P. MOHANRAJ v SHAH BROTHERS ISPAT (2021 SC) — Section 14 bars Section 138 NI against company
  • · SUNDARESH BHATT v CBIC (2022 SC) — customs in waterfall
  • · TCS v VISHAL GHISULAL JAIN (2022 SC) — Section 14 vs contractual termination
  • · PHOENIX ARC v SPADE FINANCIAL (2021 SC) — financial creditor + related party
  • · ANAND RAO KORADA (2020 SC) — IBC limitation
  • · GHANSHYAM MISHRA v EDELWEISS ARC (2021 SC) — Resolution Plan binding on government dues
  • NOT generic litigation — IBC is SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL framework.

Issuing authority

IBC ADJUDICATION HIERARCHY: (1) NCLT — Adjudicating Authority for CORPORATE INSOLVENCY under Section 60(1) IBC; 16 BENCHES — Principal (Delhi) + Mumbai (I+II) + Chennai (I+II) + Kolkata + Bengaluru + Ahmedabad + Hyderabad + JAIPUR + Cuttack + Guwahati + Chandigarh + Allahabad + Indore + Amaravati + Kochi; 2-Member Bench typical (Judicial + Technical). (2) DEBT RECOVERY TRIBUNAL (DRT) — Adjudicating Authority for INDIVIDUAL INSOLVENCY (Part III Section 79). (3) NCLAT — Appellate Authority; Principal Bench Delhi + Chennai Bench; Section 61 IBC 30+15 days; 3-Member Bench. (4) SUPREME COURT — Section 62 IBC 45 DAYS specific (vs general 90 days SLP); Article 136. (5) IBBI (Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India) at New Delhi — REGULATOR; Section 188 IBC; regulates IPs + IPAs + Information Utilities. (6) INSOLVENCY PROFESSIONALS (IPs) — IBBI-registered through IPAs: ICAI-IIPI + ICSI-IIP + IIIP-ICAI; appointed as IRP / RP / Liquidator. (7) INFORMATION UTILITIES (IUs) — NeSL (National E-Governance Services Ltd) major IU; default verification. (8) NCLT REGISTRY — case scrutiny + filing administration. (9) RESOLUTION APPLICANTS — Section 29A eligible; ARCs + Strategic Investors + Financial Bidders. (10) ARCs (Asset Reconstruction Companies) — RBI-regulated under SARFAESI; major IBC bidders. (11) GOVERNMENT INTERFACES — RBI + SEBI + MCA + Tax authorities. (12) CoC — Section 21; Financial Creditors voting; 66% threshold; Essar Steel (2019 SC) supremacy. JAIPUR JURISDICTION: NCLT Jaipur Bench (Rajasthan-registered companies) + NCLAT Principal Bench Delhi + SC.

Portal / filing channel

IBC PORTALS: (1) NCLT PORTAL (nclt.gov.in) — Section 7/9/10 filing across 16 benches; case status; cause lists; daily orders; Forms 1-8; e-Payment. (2) IBBI PORTAL (ibbi.gov.in) — Regulations + Circulars; Insolvency Professionals directory; Resolution Plans archive; Public announcements; Voluntary Liquidation tracker; PPIRP framework; Discipline against IPs; statistics. (3) NeSL (nesl.co.in) — Information Utility; default verification; electronic records authentication; real-time data; RBI integration. (4) NCLAT PORTAL (nclat.nic.in) — Section 61 IBC appeals; Principal Bench Delhi + Chennai. (5) MCA21 (mca.gov.in) — Corporate debtor master data; DIN + KYC; annual filings; strike-off + restoration coordination. (6) SC eFiling (efiling.sci.gov.in) — Section 62 IBC SLP. (7) RBI (rbi.org.in) — NPA classifications + ARC directory + Banker certifications. (8) IPAs — ICAI-IIPI + ICSI-IIP + IIIP-ICAI for IP membership + training. (9) Resolution Applicant portals — Virtual Data Rooms for due diligence. (10) Judgment databases — Indian Kanoon (FREE) + Manupatra + SCC Online. (11) Associations — IIIPI + IPC India + International Insolvency Institute (III).

2026 · Recent changes you should know

IBC DEVELOPMENTS: (1) THRESHOLD ₹1 CRORE post-2020 amendment (from ₹1 LAKH); significant reduction in filing volume. (2) CoC 66% threshold (revised down from 75% by 2019 amendment). (3) PRE-PACK PPIRP — Sections 54A-54P effective April 2021; MSMEs ≤ ₹250 cr; 120-day timeline. (4) PERSONAL GUARANTOR — Lalit Kumar Jain v UoI (2021 SC) framework; promoter exposure significant. (5) VIDARBHA INDUSTRIES v AXIS BANK (2022 SC) — NCLT discretion in Section 7 admission. (6) ESSAR STEEL v SATISH KUMAR GUPTA (2019 SC) — CoC supremacy + limited judicial review foundational. (7) SWISS RIBBONS v UoI (2019 SC) — IBC + Section 29A constitutionality. (8) P. MOHANRAJ (2021 SC) — Section 14 bars Section 138 NI against company. (9) PIONEER URBAN (2019 SC) + JAYPEE KENSINGTON (2021 SC) — Homebuyers as Financial Creditors. (10) SUNDARESH BHATT v CBIC (2022 SC) — customs in waterfall. (11) TCS v VISHAL GHISULAL JAIN (2022 SC) — Section 14 vs contractual termination. (12) GHANSHYAM MISHRA (2021 SC) — Resolution Plan binding on government dues. (13) IBBI evolution — IPs + IPAs + Information Utilities (NeSL) integration. (14) BENCH EXPANSION — 16 NCLT benches; reduced backlog focus. (15) CROSS-BORDER framework — UNCITRAL Model Law pending implementation. (16) BSA 2023 — Section 63 electronic evidence (1 July 2024). (17) Increasing operational creditor filings + homebuyers active + banking recovery focus + PPIRP adoption growing.

Realistic timeline

What happens, when — phase by phase

No vague timelines. Here's the actual phase-wise breakdown for Insolvency & Bankruptcy (IBC) in Araria.

  1. 01

    Strategy + Section Selection + Threshold + Limitation

    Day 1-14

    IBC MATTER ASSESSMENT: (1) MATTER CATEGORISATION — Corporate (Part II) / Personal (Part III) / Personal Guarantor (Section 60(2)) / Pre-Pack PPIRP (MSME) / Voluntary Liquidation. (2) CORPORATE SECTION CHOICE — Section 7 Financial Creditor (direct route, no notice) / Section 9 Operational (Section 8 mandatory + dispute bar) / Section 10 Corporate Debtor self (Board+Special Resolution). (3) THRESHOLD — ₹1 CRORE corporate post-2020 amendment; ₹1 LAKH+ Personal Guarantor; below = inadmissible. (4) LIMITATION (Section 60(5) + B.K. Educational Services 2018 SC) — 3 YEARS from DEFAULT; Section 18 acknowledgement restarts; Section 5 condonation discretionary; continuing defaults fresh cause. (5) NeSL Information Utility records verification — strengthens petition. (6) DEFAULT PROOF compilation — financial debt agreements + operational invoices + bank statements + NPA documents + Section 8 notices (S.9). (7) Section 29A self-screening (for Resolution Applicants) — 12 disqualifying categories (Swiss Ribbons 2019 SC). (8) IRP IDENTIFICATION — IBBI-registered IP with track record + IPA membership; Form 2 consent. (9) NCLT BENCH assignment — corporate debtor registered office basis; NCLT Jaipur for Rajasthan. (10) STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES — OTS / restructuring / Pre-Pack PPIRP for MSMEs; cost-benefit. (11) LANDMARK CASE strategy — Innoventive Industries (2017 SC) + Mobilox (2017 SC) + Essar Steel (2019 SC) + Vidarbha (2022 SC). (12) BUDGET + Timeline — 6-18 months admission + CIRP 180-330 days + appeals 1-3 years.

  2. 02

    Demand Notice + Default Proof + IRP Engagement

    Day 14-30

    PRE-FILING PREPARATION: (1) SECTION 8 DEMAND NOTICE (S.9) MANDATORY — corporate debtor + creditor + operational debt + amount + interest + 10-day window; Registered Post AD / Speed Post / Email; Macquarie Bank (2018 SC). (2) Response evaluation — Payment / Genuine dispute (Mobilox 2017 SC bar) / No response (proceed). (3) FOR SECTION 7 — Financial debt (Section 5(8)) + default date precise + NeSL/banker certificate + NPA classification. (4) DEFAULT PROOF — loan/service agreements + bank statements + correspondence + RBI certificates + audited financials + NPA documents + Section 63 BSA certifications. (5) NeSL records — strengthens significantly under IBBI (Information Utilities) Regulations 2017. (6) IRP CONSENT (Form 2) — IBBI-registered IP + IPA membership (ICAI-IIPI/ICSI-IIP/IIIP-ICAI) + no-conflict + assignment letter + fees (₹50K-5L/month range). (7) FOR PRE-PACK PPIRP (MSMEs) — MSME eligibility + base plan with 66% secured creditor consent + Information Memorandum. (8) FOR PERSONAL GUARANTOR — personal asset disclosure + Lalit Kumar Jain framework. (9) Senior counsel briefing for high-value matters.

  3. 03

    NCLT Filing + Application Process

    Day 30-50

    NCLT FILING: (1) Form 1/5/6 selection per section; strict NCLT Rules 2016 format. (2) Application drafting — cause title + parties + facts chronological + Section invoked + default amount + Section 60(5) limitation declaration + Section 8 notice details (S.9) + IRP consent reference + reliefs (admission + IRP + moratorium + CIRP). (3) Annexures — debt documents + Section 8 notice + bank statements + NeSL records + IRP consent (Form 2) + board resolution + audited financials + ROC records + Section 63 BSA certifications. (4) Court fee — typically ₹25,000 Section 7/9; varies. (5) Vakalatnama. (6) Filing nclt.gov.in — online increasingly mandatory; e-Payment. (7) Registry scrutiny 7-15 days; Office Memorandum (OM) defects rectification. (8) Bench assignment — NCLT Jaipur for Rajasthan. (9) Supplementary applications for urgent interim relief. (10) Landmark case citations — Innoventive + Section-specific.

  4. 04

    Admission + Moratorium + IRP + CoC

    Day 50-90

    ADMISSION + CIRP INITIATION: (1) Admission hearing 30-60 days — 2-Member NCLT bench; corporate debtor opposition (S.9 dispute / Vidarbha S.7 discretion); senior counsel for complex. (2) ADMISSION OUTCOMES: Admission + Moratorium + IRP appointed + Public announcement OR Dismissal (dispute/threshold/limitation) OR Deferred. (3) SECTION 14 MORATORIUM — bars suits + alienation + SARFAESI + termination essential services (TCS v Vishal Ghisulal Jain 2022 SC) + Section 138 NI against company (P. Mohanraj 2021 SC; continues against directors); Embassy Property (2019 SC) + Rajendra K Bhutta (2020 SC) asset scope. (4) IRP APPOINTMENT (Sections 16-17) — going concern management + public announcement + claims collection. (5) Public announcement within 3 days — newspaper + IBBI website + 14-day claims window. (6) Claims verification — financial / operational / workmen classification. (7) Information Memorandum (Section 29). (8) CoC CONSTITUTION (Section 21) — 30 days; Financial creditors voting share; first meeting 7 days; 66% threshold post-2019; RP appointment confirmation. (9) Appeal if dismissed — NCLAT Section 61 within 30+15 days.

  5. 05

    CoC Coordination + Resolution Plan + Approval

    Month 3-12

    CIRP CORE: (1) CoC MEETINGS — Financial creditors voting share; 66% threshold; periodic monthly; decisions on extension + RP fees + interim arrangements. (2) RP (Sections 22-25) — going concern management + CoC coordination + Information Memorandum + Resolution Applicant invitation. (3) Information Memorandum (Section 29) — comprehensive business + financial + assets + liabilities + litigation disclosure. (4) Resolution Applicant invitation — EoI + Section 29A self-screen + due diligence 30-60 days. (5) Section 29A — 12 DISQUALIFYING CATEGORIES (Swiss Ribbons 2019 SC): undischarged insolvent + wilful defaulter + NPA 1+yr + convicted 2+yr + disqualified director + fraudulent/preferential transactions + economic offences + SEBI-prohibited + connected persons + foreign equivalents + promoter caused NPA. (6) Resolution Plan submissions (Section 30) — multiple applicants typical; financial viability + implementation + Section 30(2) compliance + repayment + employee transition. (7) CoC VOTING — 66%; Essar Steel (2019 SC) CoC SUPREMACY. (8) NCLT APPROVAL (Section 31) — LIMITED JUDICIAL REVIEW; Essar Steel framework; binding on all stakeholders (Ghanshyam Mishra 2021 SC — government dues). (9) Implementation — Resolution Applicant takeover; periodic reports; supervision. (10) Failure → Liquidation Section 33. (11) Pre-Pack PPIRP — modified framework; 120 days; Swiss Challenge. (12) Homebuyers (Pioneer Urban 2019 SC + Jaypee Kensington 2021 SC) — class representation + voting share.

  6. 06

    Liquidation + Personal Guarantor + NCLAT + SC SLP

    Month 12-36+

    POST-RESOLUTION / FAILURE: (1) LIQUIDATION (Sections 33-54) — Section 33 trigger; Section 34 Liquidator; public announcement + claims re-verification; asset valuation + sale (going concern preferred / slump / asset-by-asset / e-auction). (2) SECTION 53 WATERFALL — CIRP cost → Workmen 24mo + Secured → Other Workmen 12mo → Unsecured Financial → Government → Other → Preference → Equity (Sundaresh Bhatt 2022 SC customs). (3) Voluntary Liquidation (Section 233) — solvent companies. (4) FRAUDULENT + WRONGFUL TRADING (Sections 66-67) — recovery from directors. (5) Preferential/Undervalued/Extortionate transactions (Sections 43-51) — IRP/RP/Liquidator challenge + recover; forensic audit essential. (6) PERSONAL GUARANTOR INSOLVENCY (Part III + Section 60(2)) — Lalit Kumar Jain (2021 SC): Section 95 application + Section 96 personal moratorium + Sections 105-117 Repayment Plan + Sections 121-187 Bankruptcy if fails. (7) NCLAT APPEAL (Section 61 IBC) — 30 days + 15-day condonation; Principal Bench Delhi or Chennai; grounds limited (jurisdiction + procedural + Section 30(2) + manifest illegality); 3-Member Bench; stay separately. (8) SC SLP (Section 62 IBC) — 45 DAYS specific; AOR mandatory + Senior Counsel; admission ~10-20%. (9) Implementation supervision post-resolution. (10) Contempt under Section 425 Companies Act. (11) Cross-border recovery — limited; UNCITRAL Model Law implementation pending. (12) Homebuyers retail recovery — class representation. (13) Long-term advocacy — 6-36 months.

Transparent cost

What you pay, broken down

Most counsel quote one number. We show you what goes where, so there is nothing to discover later.

ComponentAmountNote
IBC SECTION 7 (Financial Creditor) ₹1,49,999 – ₹9,99,999 Direct route; NeSL records strengthen
IBC SECTION 9 (Operational Creditor) ₹74,999 – ₹4,99,999 Section 8 + 10-day window
IBC SECTION 10 (Corporate Debtor) ₹1,49,999 – ₹19,99,999 Board + Special Resolution
PRE-PACK INSOLVENCY (PPIRP) — MSME ₹1,49,999 – ₹9,99,999 MSMEs ≤ ₹250 cr; 120-day framework
PERSONAL GUARANTOR INSOLVENCY ₹2,99,999 – ₹19,99,999 Part III; Lalit Kumar Jain framework
CIRP Coordination + CoC Meetings ₹1,99,999 – ₹9,99,999 Ongoing for petitioner / Resolution Applicant
RESOLUTION PLAN preparation + negotiation ₹4,99,999 – ₹49,99,999 For Resolution Applicants
LIQUIDATION COORDINATION ₹2,99,999 – ₹19,99,999 Section 33-54 + Section 53 waterfall
VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION (Section 233) ₹2,99,999 – ₹14,99,999 Solvent companies; member-driven
SECTION 14 MORATORIUM applications ₹49,999 – ₹4,99,999 Specific moratorium scope issues
FRAUDULENT/WRONGFUL TRADING recovery ₹2,99,999 – ₹19,99,999 Sections 66-67 + Sections 43-51
CROSS-BORDER INSOLVENCY ₹4,99,999 – ₹49,99,999 Limited framework; UNCITRAL pending
NCLAT APPEAL (Section 61 IBC) ₹1,99,999 – ₹19,99,999 30 days + 15-day condonation
SC SLP from NCLAT (Section 62 IBC) ₹2,99,999 – ₹29,99,999 45 days specific; AOR mandatory
CONTEMPT proceedings ₹49,999 – ₹4,99,999 Section 425 Companies Act
GOVERNMENT FEES (PASS-THROUGH)
NCLT court fee ₹25,000 typical Pass-through; varies by application
Vakalatnama stamp ₹100 – ₹500 Pass-through; state-specific
Notary + Affidavit ₹500 – ₹2,000 Pass-through; per affidavit
Photocopying + Index ₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000 Pass-through; record-heavy
NeSL fees ₹50 – ₹2,000 Pass-through; per record
Public announcement ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000 Pass-through; newspaper + IBBI
IRP / RP FEES (PASS-THROUGH)
IRP / RP monthly fee ₹50,000 – ₹5,00,000 CoC determined
Forensic Audit + Valuation ₹5,00,000 – ₹50,00,000+ Pass-through; case-specific
Valuer reports ₹2,00,000 – ₹25,00,000 Pass-through; asset-based
SENIOR COUNSEL (PASS-THROUGH)
Junior counsel per hearing ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 Pass-through; NCLT routine
Senior counsel per hearing ₹1,00,000 – ₹10,00,000+ Pass-through; complex matters
Senior Advocate NCLAT ₹4,99,999 – ₹49,99,999 Per appearance
Senior Counsel SC ₹9,99,999 – ₹1,99,99,999 Per matter
AOR Supreme Court ₹49,999 – ₹9,99,999 Mandatory for SC SLP
Resolution Plan preparation (Applicants) ₹10,00,000 – ₹2,00,00,000+ Complex commercial work
CoC Secretarial services ₹50,000 – ₹2,00,000/mo CIRP duration
Ongoing post-resolution support ₹49,999 – ₹9,99,999/yr Implementation monitoring

Total estimate from 99999 · final fee depends on entity size, document readiness, and city-specific stamp duty (see local jurisdiction above).

Founder's watchlist

Mistakes that cost time, money, and standing

From hundreds of engagements, here are the patterns that cause founders and businesses to come back to us in distress. Avoid these and you've already won 70% of the matter.

M01

Wrong SECTION (S.7 vs S.9 vs S.10)

S.7 Financial Creditor (no demand notice); S.9 Operational (S.8 mandatory + Mobilox dispute bar); S.10 Corporate Debtor self. Wrong = dismissal.

M02

Below ₹1 CRORE threshold

IBC ₹1 CRORE post-2020 (from ₹1 LAKH). Below = inadmissible. Personal Guarantor ₹1 LAKH+. Strict.

M03

Section 8 demand notice DEFICIENT (S.9)

For Operational Creditor — Section 8 MANDATORY + 10-DAY response. Macquarie Bank (2018 SC). Skipping = inadmissibility.

M04

Existence of DISPUTE bar (Mobilox 2017 SC)

For S.9 — pre-existing genuine dispute = ADMISSIBILITY BAR. Check before filing; alternative routes if dispute.

M05

IRP/RP CONSENT (Form 2) missing/defective

IBBI-registered IP consent MANDATORY. IPA membership + no-conflict. Defective = procedural rejection.

M06

Section 60(5) LIMITATION miscalculated

3 YEARS from default (B.K. Educational Services 2018 SC). NOT NPA date. S.18 acknowledgement restarts.

M07

Section 29A Resolution Applicant disqualification

12 categories (Swiss Ribbons 2019 SC). Promoter NPA most common bar. Self-screen + comprehensive disclosure.

M08

CoC voting threshold (66% post-2019)

66% for most decisions (revised from 75% by 2019). 75% for specific. Wrong counting = challenge potential.

M09

Section 14 MORATORIUM scope misunderstanding

Bars suits + alienation + SARFAESI + Section 138 NI against COMPANY (P. Mohanraj 2021 SC). Continues against directors + guarantors.

M10

No landmark case citations

Innoventive (2017 SC) + Mobilox (2017 SC) + Essar Steel (2019 SC) + Vidarbha (2022 SC) + B.K. Educational (2018 SC) strengthen petitions.

M11

NCLAT APPEAL deadline missed

Section 61 IBC — 30 DAYS + 15-day condonation. STRICT. Section 62 SC SLP — 45 DAYS specific (vs 90 general).

M12

No NeSL Information Utility records

Default verification via NeSL strengthens significantly. IBBI Regulations 2017. Strategic for serious matters.

M13

Inadequate forensic audit for transactions

Preferential/Undervalued/Extortionate (Sections 43-51) + Wrongful Trading (Sections 66-67) — comprehensive audit critical.

M14

No senior counsel for NCLAT/SC

NCLAT + SC SLP need senior counsel + AOR (SC mandatory). High-value resolution plans require specialization.

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Deep FAQ

The questions founders actually ask

Not the polished 5 — the 15 that come up in real consultations. Click any to expand.

Q01What is IBC 2016 + when does it apply?
IBC 2016 — UNIFIED insolvency framework; replaced SICA + DRT-specific + Companies Act winding up. APPLICABILITY: (1) Corporate Debtors Part II — ₹1 CRORE threshold post-2020 (from earlier ₹1 LAKH). (2) Individuals + Partnership Firms Part III — ₹1 LAKH+. (3) Personal Guarantors Section 60(2). STRICT 330-day CIRP timeline. THREE TRIGGER ROUTES: Section 7 (Financial Creditor) / Section 9 (Operational - demand notice) / Section 10 (Corporate Debtor self). NCLT adjudicating + NCLAT appellate + SC ultimate. Section 14 moratorium bars creditor actions during CIRP. RESOLUTION FIRST, LIQUIDATION LAST. Section 29A anti-promoter abuse (12 categories). IBBI regulates IPs + IPAs + Information Utilities (NeSL). Pre-Pack PPIRP for MSMEs ≤ ₹250 cr (120 days). Personal Guarantor framework (Lalit Kumar Jain 2021 SC). Section 238 IBC override non-obstante (Innoventive Industries 2017 SC).
Q02Section 7 vs Section 9 vs Section 10?
THREE TRIGGER ROUTES: (1) SECTION 7 — Financial Creditor (banks/NBFCs/homebuyers); NO demand notice; Section 5(8) financial debt; ₹1 CRORE threshold; Vidarbha Industries (2022 SC) NCLT discretion; NeSL records strengthen; Form 1; most common for banking recovery. (2) SECTION 9 — Operational Creditor (suppliers/employees/government); Section 8 DEMAND NOTICE MANDATORY + 10-day window; EXISTENCE OF DISPUTE BAR (Mobilox 2017 SC); ₹1 CRORE threshold; Form 5; Macquarie Bank (2018 SC) framework. (3) SECTION 10 — Corporate Debtor self; Board + Special Resolution; inability disclosure; financial statements + creditor list; Form 6; strategic for restructuring protection. WHO CHOOSES — Financial creditors prefer Section 7 (faster); Operational must Section 9 (demand notice); Corporate Debtors in distress consider Section 10. WRONG SECTION = INADMISSIBILITY.
Q03What is CIRP process + 330-day timeline?
CIRP STAGES: (1) Admission + Moratorium (Section 13-14) + IRP appointment. (2) Public announcement by IRP within 3 days. (3) Claims collection (14 days). (4) CoC constitution (Section 21) within 30 days — Financial creditors voting; 66% threshold post-2019. (5) RP appointment (Section 22). (6) Information Memorandum (Section 29). (7) Resolution Applicant invitation + Section 29A screen. (8) Resolution Plan submissions (Section 30) 60-90 days. (9) CoC voting 66% — Essar Steel (2019 SC) supremacy. (10) NCLT approval (Section 31) — limited judicial review. (11) Implementation. TIMELINE (Section 12) — 180 DAYS INITIAL + 90-day extension + 60-day grace = OUTER 330 DAYS including litigation (2019 amendment). FAILURE → Liquidation (Section 33) + Section 53 waterfall. IBBI supervises throughout. Homebuyers participate (Pioneer Urban 2019 + Jaypee Kensington 2021 SC).
Q04What is Section 14 MORATORIUM scope?
SECTION 14 IBC MORATORIUM — automatic upon admission; throughout CIRP (max 330 days). BARS against CORPORATE DEBTOR: (a) Institution/continuation of suits + arbitration, (b) Alienation/transfer of assets, (c) Action under SARFAESI, (d) Recovery by owner/lessor, (e) Termination of essential services (TCS v Vishal Ghisulal Jain 2022 SC), (f) Section 138 NI Act against COMPANY (P. Mohanraj 2021 SC) — continues against directors + guarantors. EXCEPTIONS — Constitutional Courts (Article 32/226) limited; specific notification exemptions. ASSET SCOPE — Corporate debtor assets (Embassy Property 2019 SC); not property of others (lease — Rajendra K Bhutta 2020 SC). DURATION — lifts on CIRP completion. ENFORCEMENT — NCLT inherent powers. PERSONAL GUARANTORS — Section 14 does NOT extend; separate Section 96 personal moratorium (Lalit Kumar Jain 2021 SC).
Q05What is Section 29A Resolution Applicant eligibility?
SECTION 29A — Anti-promoter abuse; 12 DISQUALIFYING CATEGORIES (Swiss Ribbons 2019 SC upheld): (1) Undischarged insolvent, (2) Wilful defaulter (RBI/banker), (3) NPA classified 1+ year (with one-time settlement carve-outs), (4) Convicted 2+ year offence within 7 years, (5) Disqualified director (Section 164 Companies Act), (6) Fraudulent transactions history (Section 66 IBC + Section 339 Companies Act), (7) Preferential/Undervalued/Extortionate transactions (Sections 43-51), (8) Economic offences (PMLA + FEMA + IT), (9) SEBI-prohibited (insider trading etc.), (10) Connected persons — wide definition (control + management + relatives + group companies), (11) Foreign equivalents, (12) PROMOTER who caused NPA (most common bar). CARVE-OUTS — MSMEs for own resolution (post-2018); specific approvals; financial institutions with debt-equity conversion. DUE DILIGENCE — self-screen + disclosure mandatory; misrepresentation = plan rejection. STRATEGIC — pre-screen group companies + connected persons; settle NPAs before bid (where carve-out); legal opinion for borderline cases; senior counsel for complex. Strict enforcement; emerging jurisprudence on "connected persons".
Q06What is Section 53 Liquidation Waterfall?
SECTION 53 WATERFALL — when Liquidation ordered (Section 33). PRIORITY (Section 53(1)): (1) CIRP COSTS — IRP/RP fees + going concern costs + statutory, (2) WORKMEN DUES 24mo prior + SECURED CREDITORS who relinquished security — PARI PASSU, (3) WAGES + EMPLOYEES (non-workmen) 12mo prior, (4) UNSECURED FINANCIAL DEBTS, (5) Government dues (2-year period) + Secured Creditors with unrecovered security — PARI PASSU, (6) Remaining debts, (7) Preference shareholders, (8) Equity shareholders. SECURED CREDITORS OPTIONS — relinquish security to liquidator + participate OR realize security outside + balance under waterfall. PARI PASSU within priority. Ghanshyam Mishra (2021 SC) — Resolution Plan binding on government dues. Sundaresh Bhatt v CBIC (2022 SC) — customs duty placement. LIQUIDATOR — asset valuation + sale (going concern preferred / slump / asset-by-asset / e-auction) + distribution + NCLT reports. PREFERENTIAL/UNDERVALUED TRANSACTIONS (Sections 43-51) — recover. FRAUDULENT + WRONGFUL TRADING (Sections 66-67) — recover from directors. Undistributed → Consolidated Fund. Time-bound 1-3 years for realization.
Q07What is Pre-Pack Insolvency (PPIRP) for MSMEs?
PPIRP — Sections 54A-54P IBC (April 2021) + IBBI (PPIRP) Regulations 2021. PURPOSE — faster framework for MSMEs; debtor-driven; preserve going concern. APPLICABILITY — MSMEs (MSME Development Act 2006): Manufacturing investment ≤ ₹50 cr + turnover ≤ ₹250 cr; Service same turnover. KEY FEATURES: (1) Corporate debtor driven (not creditor-initiated), (2) Base Resolution Plan with 66% SECURED CREDITOR approval BEFORE filing (pre-packaged), (3) Swiss Challenge — base plan vs alternative plans, (4) 120-DAY COMPLETION (vs 330 general CIRP), (5) Management continues (vs IRP takeover), (6) Less disruption. PROCESS — Pre-pack approval → NCLT filing (Section 54C) → admission → public announcement + IM (30 days) → Swiss Challenge → CoC voting (66%) → NCLT approval → implementation. ADVANTAGES — faster + management continuity + lower cost + better realization. DISADVANTAGES — significant pre-process agreement needed + MSME-only + untested + procedural complexities. Section 29A applies. Liquidation fallback if fails. Limited Section 14 framework. Gradually increasing adoption.
Q08What is Personal Guarantor Insolvency?
PERSONAL GUARANTOR INSOLVENCY — Part III IBC + Section 60(2). Lalit Kumar Jain v UoI (2021 SC) — constitutionality upheld; framework for promoter exposure. APPLICABILITY — Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtors (most common); individuals with debts ≥ ₹1 LAKH; partnership firms. PROCESS: (1) Section 95 application by Personal Guarantor OR creditor at NCLT (parallel jurisdiction with DRT under Section 79), (2) Section 96 personal MORATORIUM, (3) Sections 105-117 REPAYMENT PLAN by Resolution Professional, (4) Sections 121-187 BANKRUPTCY if Plan fails. KEY POINTS: (a) Different from corporate insolvency, (b) Coordinated with corporate proceedings, (c) Section 14 does NOT extend to personal guarantors (P. Mohanraj 2021 SC), (d) Personal asset disclosure mandatory, (e) Discharge after Resolution Plan or Bankruptcy. CHALLENGES — bench infrastructure + coordination with corporate + family/joint property + Resolution Plan for individuals new. CoC equivalent for personal insolvency. BANKRUPTCY final stage — Bankruptcy Trustee + asset realization + distribution + discharge + disqualifications. FRESH START process (Sections 78-93) — small debts ≤ ₹35,000; pending operationalization. RECENT TRENDS — increasing personal guarantor filings; promoter exposure significant; senior counsel essential.
Q09What is NCLAT Appeal + SC SLP framework?
NCLT → NCLAT → SC: (1) NCLAT APPEAL (Section 61 IBC) — WITHIN 30 DAYS + 15-day condonation under Section 61(2); STRICT; from NCLT IBC orders (admission/CIRP/Resolution Plan/Liquidation/various); NCLAT Principal Bench Delhi (North/West) or Chennai Bench (South); 3-MEMBER BENCH; grounds LIMITED — jurisdictional errors + procedural irregularities + Section 30(2) compliance + manifest illegality + constitutional grounds. (2) APPEAL PROCEDURE — Memorandum of Appeal + certified NCLT order + court fee + Vakalatnama + STAY APPLICATION SEPARATELY (security deposit + status quo typical); listing 4-12 weeks; multiple hearings. (3) NCLAT POWERS — set aside / modify / remand / pass appropriate orders. (4) SC SLP (Section 62 IBC) — WITHIN 45 DAYS specific (different from general 90 days Article 136 SLP); AOR MANDATORY + Senior Counsel for important matters; admission ~10-20%. (5) GROUNDS for SC — substantial question of law of general public importance + constitutional interpretation + manifest injustice + conflicting NCLAT decisions + public interest. (6) LANDMARK SC IBC CASES — Innoventive (2017) + Mobilox (2017) + Swiss Ribbons (2019) + Essar Steel (2019) + Vidarbha (2022) + Lalit Kumar Jain (2021) + P. Mohanraj (2021) etc. (7) COMMERCIAL CONSIDERATIONS — appeals expensive + lengthy; cost-benefit analysis essential. (8) STAY OF NCLT ORDERS — separate; CoC + Resolution Plan implementation may continue unless stayed. (9) Review (Article 137 — 30 days) + Curative (Rupa Ashok Hurra) rare. (10) Strategic — comprehensive grounds + senior counsel + realistic expectations.
Q10What are costs + senior counsel for IBC?
IBC COSTS — comprehensive: (1) PROFESSIONAL FEES (our service): Section 7 ₹1,49,999-9,99,999; Section 9 ₹74,999-4,99,999; Section 10 ₹1,49,999-19,99,999; Pre-Pack PPIRP MSME ₹1,49,999-9,99,999; Personal Guarantor ₹2,99,999-19,99,999; CIRP Coordination + CoC ₹1,99,999-9,99,999; Resolution Plan negotiation ₹4,99,999-49,99,999; Liquidation coordination ₹2,99,999-19,99,999; Section 14 Moratorium applications ₹49,999-4,99,999; NCLAT appeal ₹1,99,999-19,99,999; SC SLP ₹2,99,999-29,99,999; Voluntary Liquidation ₹2,99,999-14,99,999; Cross-border insolvency ₹4,99,999-49,99,999; Fraudulent/Wrongful Trading recovery ₹2,99,999-19,99,999. (2) GOVERNMENT FEES (PASS-THROUGH) — NCLT court fee ~₹25,000 typical; Vakalatnama stamp ₹100-500; Notary + Affidavit ₹500-2,000; Photocopying + Index ₹5,000-1,00,000; NeSL fees ₹50-2,000/record; Public announcement newspaper ₹50,000-2,00,000. (3) IRP/RP FEES (PASS-THROUGH) — IRP/RP monthly ₹50,000-5,00,000 CoC determined; Forensic Audit ₹5,00,000-50,00,000+; Valuer reports ₹2,00,000-25,00,000; Public announcements ₹50,000-2,00,000. (4) SENIOR COUNSEL FEES (PASS-THROUGH) — Junior per hearing ₹15,000-50,000; Senior per hearing ₹1,00,000-10,00,000+; Senior Advocate NCLAT ₹4,99,999-49,99,999/appearance; Senior Counsel SC ₹9,99,999-1,99,99,999/matter; AOR SC ₹49,999-9,99,999/matter (mandatory). (5) RESOLUTION PLAN preparation (Applicants) ₹10,00,000-2,00,00,000+ (complex commercial). (6) CoC Secretarial ₹50,000-2,00,000/month. (7) Ongoing post-resolution support ₹49,999-9,99,999/year. (8) Free legal aid not typical for IBC (commercial).
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