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The Interplay Between PMLA and IBC: What Every Law Student Must Know
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Prakul Thadi and Bendi Raviteja explore the complex intersection between the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the ...
S02E19 - Bhushan Power and Steel | A Landmark IBC Resolution
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of VListen, we unpack one of India’s most intricate corporate insolvency battles — the saga of Bhushan Power and Steel Limited (BP...
S02E18 - Byju's Insolvency Ruling and its Legal Implications | Supreme Court’s take on inherent powers vs. statutory procedures
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling on Byju’s insolvency case, which redefines the use of Rule 11 and reaffirms the importance of proc...
S02E17 - Unallotted Share Application Money - Financial Debt? | Murlidhar Vincom Pvt. Ltd. vs. Skoda (India) Pvt. Ltd. (NCLAT)
07 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of VListen, host Prasanna delves into the Hon’ble NCLAT’s ruling in Murlidhar Vincom Pvt. Ltd. vs. Skoda (India) Pvt. Ltd. Can una...
S02E16 - Income Tax Reassessment After Resolution Plan Approval | The Case of Asian Colour Coated Ispat Ltd.
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the legal intricacies of whether the Income Tax Department can issue a reassessment notice after a resolution plan has bee...
S02E15 - Amendments to CIRP Regulations | February 2024
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sarthika summarises the amendments made to CIRP Regulations by IBBI.
S02E14 - Directors' Liability prevails during CIRP | Regardless of IBC Moratorium
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode of VListen, we unravel the intricacies of directorial liability amidst the protective shield of moratorium provided under t...
S02E13 - Remedies against Third Parties u/s. 66 of IBC | Analysis of the current legal position
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Katyayni touches upon an important aspect of avoidance transactions covering the Supreme Court's take on availing remedies agains...
S02E12 - CIRP Application against Co-Borrower | Position of Law on Maintainability
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another enlightening episode of our podcast! In this episode CS Ankita Pugalia delves into the position of law on maintainability of CIRP ...
S02E11 - Treatment of PF dues in a Resolution Plan | Analysis of NCLAT order in Jet Airways
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the NCLAT order in Jet Airways wherein the treatment of PF dues in a resolution plan is examined.
S02E10 - Slump Sale cannot be converted into Sale as a Going Concern during Liquidation
02 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sravya provides case brief of a NCLT order disallowing conversion of slump sale into sale as a going concern.
S02E9 - Amendments to CIRP Regulations | Effective September 16, 2022
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
IBC is dynamic legislation with amendments made to the Act and the Regulations thereof at regular intervals. The IBBI had, on September 16, 2022, made...
S02E08 - Future Retail into CIRP | The Unending Saga of Amazon & Reliance over Future Group
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Aditya explains the unending saga of Amazon & Reliance over acquiring future group and the recent ruling of NCLT admitting Future...
S02E07 - Compulsorily Convertible Debentures - Analysis of Claims | Part-I
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Aditya analyses the complexities in claims of Compulsorily Debenture Holders.
S02E06 - Commercial Wisdom of CoC under Section 12A of IBC | Vallal RCK vs. Siva Industries and Holdings Ltd. & Ors.
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Prakul presents the case brief of the recent Supreme Court ruling in the matter of Siva Industries and Holdings Limited upholding the...
S02E05 - Approval of CCI | For Combinations proposed in Resolution Plans
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about the requirement of obtaining approval from CCI for combinations proposed under resolution plans and more importantly as...
S02E04 - Status of Insufficiently Stamped Documents | Admission of Section 7 Application
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of VListen, Mr Shivam Singhal explains the status of insufficiently stamped documents for admission of Section 7 Application under IBC...
S02E03 - Non-Registration of Charge | Status of such creditors under IBC
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this brand new episode, Mr Prakul quickly analyses the current position of law in treating the creditors whose security interest has not been regis...
S02E02 - Interest portion of Operational Debt | A tale of shadow interpretations
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mr Bendi Raviteja touches upon the contentious issue of interest portion of operational debt highlighting the contradictory rulings o...
S02E01 - Appropriate Jurisdiction | Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtor
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It is still a matter of debate as to whether NCLT or DRT exercises jurisdiction for initiation of Insolvency Resolution Process or Bankruptcy Process ...
Episode 53 - Violation of S. 186 of Companies Act, 2013 leads to dismissal of CIRP Application
25 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Hon'ble NCLT, Principal Bench in the matter of UKG Steel Private Limited Vs. M/s. Erotic Buildcon Private Limited held that loan advanced by Finan...
Episode 52 - Invocation of Section 66 of IBC for Contravention of Moratorium
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mr Raymond Albyness discusses an interesting ruling by NCLT, Chennai wherein the Hon'ble NCLT invoked its powers under Section 66 of ...
Episode 51 - Ringfencing Successor Liability : Protection offered to distressed acquisitions under India's Insolvency Code
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Divyansh Dev delved into the ingredients of Section 32A of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 which provides for immunity from any criminal p...
Episode 50 - Indian Variant of Pre-Packs : A Focused Discussion with Ms. Shreya Prakash
03 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Indian Variant of Pre-Packs is designed specifically for MSMEs and there are certain key areas which need focused discussion. In our special episo...
Episode 49 - Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtor
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The issue on whether limiting the application of provisions of Part-III to Personal Guarantors to Corporate Debtor is valid, has come to a conclusion ...
Episode 48 - Feasibility and Viability of Resolution Plan
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does the proposal of the Resolution Applicant to change the business of the Corporate Debtor fail the feasibility and viability test under the Code? W...
Episode 47 - Treatment of Provident Fund Dues under IBC, 2016
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this Episode, Mr Vineeth attempts to address an important issue as to whether PF dues are considered as Statutory Dues i.e. Operational Debt or as ...
Episode 46 - Treatment of Dissenting Financial Creditors
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we will take you through a significant ruling by the Hon'ble Supreme Court clarifying the issue as to whether minimum payment payable...
Episode 45 - Is Priority Rights not a Priority?
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent ruling of NCLAT in the matter of Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. Vs. Bhuvesh Maheshwari and Ors., it was observed that in ...
Episode 44 - Contours of inherent powers vested upon High Court under S.482 Cr.P.C vis-à-vis IBC
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the instant case, the Hon'ble Supreme Court addressed an important issue as to whether inherent powers of the High Court u/s 482 Cr.P.C. can counte...
Episode 43 - Entries in Balance Sheet tantamount to Acknowledgment of Debt
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Hon'ble Supreme Court of India, in the matter of ARCIL vs. Bishal Jaiswal & Anr., after referring to a plethora of judgements, ruled that the entr...
Episode 42 - Beneficial Liquidation - Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Ltd vs. Yes Bank Limited
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hon'ble NCLAT in the matter of GUVNL vs. Yes Bank directed GUVNL not to terminate the PPA during Liquidation on the ground that Beneficial Liquida...
Episode 41 - Analysing Sectors of Indian Economy under Covid-19 Environment - An Indication for likely spike in cases under IBC
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The impact of COVID-19 can be felt across various sectors in the Indian economy leading to stress in large number of businesses in India and thereby i...
Episode 40 - Arcelor Mittal India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Satish Kumar Gupta - SC Landmark Ruling on Section 29A of IBC
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Hon'ble Supreme Court in the matter of Arcelor Mittal India Pvt. Ltd. vs. Satish Kumar Gupta, pronounced a landmark ruling on the interpretation o...
Episode 39 - Interplay of IBC and Limitation Act - Challenges and Contentious Issues
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mr Vineeth Reddy deliberates on the challenges in the interplay between IBC and Limitation Act.
Episode 38 - Supreme Court's Verdict on Payment of AGR Dues and Sale of Spectrum by Insolvent Telcos
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss the Supreme Court's Verdict on the payment of AGR dues by Indian Telcos and whether Spectrum can be subject to proceedings ...
Episode 37 - UVARC's resolution plan for AIRCEL- Salient Features
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, CA Aditya Gupta discusses the salient features of the resolution plan submitted by UVARC for AIRCEL, which was duly approved by the N...
Episode 36 - Does Classification of Account as NPA necessarily mean default under IBC?
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Where a Bank classifies an account as NPA, it need not mean default under IBC is what CA Aditya Gupta argues and CS Prakul Thadi disagrees with him. L...
Episode 35 - Attachment of properties become void under Section 32A of IBC
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, Mr Araventhan takes you through the order passed by NCLT, Kolkata Bench, in the matter of Anil Goel vs. Deputy Director, Directorate ...
Episode 34 - Babulal Vardharji Gurjar vs. Veer Gurjar Aluminium Industries - Supreme Court on the Applicability of Limitation Act to IBC
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In Babulal Vardharji Gurjar vs. Veer Gurjar Aluminium Industries, both NCLT and NCLAT had admitted CIRP application even when the date of initiation o...
Episode 33 - SBI vs. Anil Dhirajlal Ambani - Insolvency Resolution Process against Personal Guarantor
21 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast, CA Aditya Gupta gives a quick overview of the order passed by NCLT, Mumbai in the matter of SBI vs. Anil Dhirajlal Ambani pursuant to...
Episode 32 - RBI - Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related Stress
16 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this Podcast, CA Aditya Gupta explains the one-time restructuring opportunity provided by RBI through Resolution Framework for COVID-19-related str...
Episode 31 - IBBI amends Liquidation Process and Voluntary Liquidation Process Regulations on August 5, 2020
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we update our listeners on the amendments brought forward by IBBI to the IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulations, 2016 and IBBI (Volunt...
Episode 30 - IBBI amends the Insolvency Resolution Process Regulations on August 7, 2020
08 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The IBBI amended the IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016. We believe that these amendments will help in unifo...
Episode 29 - IBBI is empowered to levy fee as a percentage of annual remuneration drawn as an IP: Madras HC
07 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The power of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board (the "IBBI") to levy fee of 0.25% of the professional fee earned for services rendered as an IP in th...
Episode 28 - State Bank of India vs. Ushdev International Ltd - An Interesting Debate on Commercial Wisdom of the CoC
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss an interesting case where the Adjudicating Authority made critical comments on the so-called Commercial Wisdom of the Commi...
Episode 27 - Raninga Ispat Private Limited (RIPL) | CIRP | Case Study | Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Adjudicating Authority admitted an application filed under S.7 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) which was later set-aside by the NC...
Episode 26 - Albanna Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd. | Group Insolvency | Case Study | Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Case Studies are always fun and we want to make it much easier. Mr Vineeth Vakiti, an alumni of NLU, Visakhapatnam and currently pursuing Graduate Ins...
Episode 25 - Liquidator of Surana Power Ltd. Vs. BHEL - Lien vs. Hypothecation
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will brief you on the NCLAT order in the matter of liquidation of Surana Power Ltd., the Corporate Debtor. The Adjudicating Autho...
Episode 24 - Immunity from Criminal Prosecution - Section 32A of IBC
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast Mr Ali discussed on the Immunity provided to corporate debtors from criminal prosecution after approval of resolution plan.
Episode 23 - Judicial Intervention and IBC
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss as to how the judicial intervention of NCLT, NCLAT and Supreme Court helped establish the objective of the Insolvency and B...
Episode 22 - Cardinal Principles of Corporate Insolvency Law
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's podcast we quickly summarise the five cardinal principles of Corporate Insolvency Law.
Episode 21 - Ex-Employee of Financial Creditor cannot act as IRP: NCLAT in SBI vs. Metenere Ltd
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A quick summary of the decision taken by the NCLAT in the matter of SBI vs. Metenere Ltd .
Episode 20 - Overview on Pre-Packs by CA Archit Gupta
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the suspension of IBC due to the COVID-19 pandemic, introduction of Pre-Packaged insolvency mechanism in India seems to be inevitable. In this we...
Episode 19 - So Close Yet So Far - A Comparison of Schemes with Resolution Plan and Liquidation as Going Concern
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Schemes of Compromise and Arrangements, Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process and Liquidation as Going Concern are three different concepts having s...
Episode 18 - Competition Act and IBC : Failing Firm Defence for Green Channel approval of cases
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The green channel approval has been recommended for combinations arising out of IBC for the first time in the Report of Competition Law Committee. In ...
Episode 17 - Company Voluntary Arrangements in the United Kingdom (UK)
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we discuss the concept of Company Voluntary Arrangements under the Insolvency Act, 1986 of the United Kingdom and how different it is ...
Episode 16 - Essar Steel Verdict: A Critical Analysis
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In a resolution plan there can be no difference between a financial creditor and an operational creditor in the matter of payment of dues, and that th...
Episode 15 - FDI Policy: Changes due to COVID-19
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Foreign Direct Investment is promoted by developing economies like India, in order to supplement domestic capital, technology and skills to ensure acc...
Episode 14 - Prudential Framework for Resolution of Stressed Assets in India: Critical analysis of the COVID-19 Regulatory Package
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The June 7, 2019, direction issued by the Reserve Bank of India provided for prudential framework for resolution of stressed assets outside Insolvency...
Episode 13 - Liquidation Process on a Going Concern basis in India
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sale of Corporate Debtor as going concern was introduced in March 2018 as one of the methods of sale of assets in IBBI (Liquidation Process) Regulatio...
Episode 12 - Cash Flow Monitoring during CIRP : A double-edged sword
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cash Flow Management is the most critical aspect of any company and moreover, in a company undergoing insolvency it becomes the foremost task. In stre...
Episode 11 - Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 | A Practitioner's Perspective | by CS Sharath Chandra | VirtuaLaw
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A special episode on Companies Fresh Start Scheme 2020 which can be used by resolution professionals during CIRP. Speaker: CS Sharath Chandra, is the...
Episode 10 - Swiss Ribbons Pvt. Ltd. V. Union of India - Constitutional Validity of the Code
25 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the enactment of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ("Code" or "IBC") there has been a paradigm shift in the way the insolvency proceedings...
Episode 9 - Marriage of Indian Real Estate Sector and Block Chain Technology by Ms. Ankita Saxena
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Ms. Ankita Saxena is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer who is currently pursuing her course on Block Chain Technology for Business Enter...
Episode 8 - Slump in Indian Real Estate Sector by Mr Kunal M Phatangare
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Name of the Speaker: Mr Kunal M Phatangare Mr Kunal M Phatangare is an Advocate and Partner at M B Phatangare, Legal Consultants and Services, Nashik....
Episode 7 - Start-up Funding - by Mr. Vibhor Gupta, Chartered Accountant
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Mr Vibhor Gupta Mr Vibhor Gupta is a Chartered Accountant who has worked in boutique investment banking companies and asset restructuring com...
Episode 6 - RERA - An Overview by Mr Manoj Basniwal
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Mr Manoj Basniwal Mr Manoj Basniwal is a Chartered Accountant and a Certified Financial Planner who has experience working in real estate com...
Episode 5 - Restructuring of companies through schemes - an introduction by Mr Vijay S, Corporate Lawyer
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Mr Vijay S Mr Vijay is an advocate whose experience is majorly in the field of restructuring. He is currently researching on the concept of s...
Episode 4 - Is early warning of stress need of the hour for Indian Insolvency Regime? by Mr Aditya Gupta, C.A. B.E.
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Mr Aditya Gupta Mr Aditya Gupta is a chartered accountant and electronic engineer who had an earlier experience in providing audit services t...
Episode 3 - Integration of Information Utilities and Block Chain Technology by Mr Pranjal Mahajan, Ind. Engineer
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Mr Pranjal Mahajan, Mr Pranjal Mahajan is an Industrial Engineer who has vividly researched on block chain technology and his article o...
Episode 2 - Practical difficulties in handling CIRP with special focus on EPC Companies by Ms. Diksha Sharma
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Ms. Diksha Sharma Ms. Diksha Sharma is a Chartered Accountant who worked as a Financial Analyst with NTT Data Services and her most recent ex...
Episode 1 - What went wrong with SICA? by Mr Sarthak Ohri, Chartered Accountant
17 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Speaker: Mr Sarthak Ohri, Chartered Accountant The Sick Industrial Companies (Special Provisions) Act, 1985 ("SICA"), was enacted to make special prov...