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NCLAT rejects NCLT order, directs fresh hearing in Culver Max insolvency petition against fintech firm
MINT· 2025-12-28 13:48
Core Viewpoint - The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has overturned a previous order by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) that dismissed Culver Max Entertainment's insolvency petition against a fintech firm, allowing the broadcaster to rectify application defects and have the case heard again [1][4]. Group 1: Tribunal's Decision - NCLAT directed the NCLT to provide Culver Max an opportunity to correct defects in its application, which was not previously granted [2][6]. - The appellate tribunal emphasized that the NCLT's dismissal of the application was illegal and required rectification [3][6]. Group 2: Background of the Case - The NCLT had dismissed Culver Max's Section 9 application on 30 April 2024, citing the absence of a resolution ratifying the action and lack of Board of Directors' decision documentation [5]. - Culver Max argued that the NCLT should have allowed time to file a new Board Resolution as per Section 9(5)(ii) of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code [6][7]. Group 3: Legal Provisions - The law mandates that before rejecting an application, the tribunal must notify the applicant, allowing up to seven days to correct any defects [7][8].
Culver Max insolvency plea against fintech firm: NCLAT quashes NCLT order, directs fresh hearing
The Economic Times· 2025-12-28 09:16
Core Viewpoint - The NCLAT has set aside the NCLT's order rejecting Culver Max Entertainment's insolvency plea, emphasizing the need for the NCLT to provide an opportunity for rectification of application defects [1][2][3] Group 1: NCLAT's Decision - The NCLAT remanded the case back to the NCLT for a fresh hearing, stating that the NCLT should have allowed Culver Max to rectify the application defects [1][3] - The NCLAT found the NCLT's order from April 30, 2024, to be illegal due to the lack of opportunity given to Culver Max to address the application issues [2][8] - The NCLAT instructed that the rectification process should ideally be completed within two months [6] Group 2: Background of the Case - The NCLT had dismissed Culver Max's Section 9 application against Rechargekit Fintech, citing the absence of a Board resolution ratifying the action [7][10] - Culver Max argued that the NCLT should have allowed time for filing a fresh Board Resolution as per Section 9(5)(ii) of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code [8][10] - The NCLAT agreed with Culver Max's contention, stating it was the NCLT's duty to notify the appellant to rectify the application defects [8][10]