Bankruptcy order
Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with bankruptcy order. The Adjudicating Authority shall pass a bankruptcy order within fourteen days of receiving the confirmation or nomination of the bankruptcy trustee under section 125. The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.
(1) The Adjudicating Authority shall pass a bankruptcy order within fourteen days of receiving the confirmation or nomination of the bankruptcy trustee under section 125.
(2) The Adjudicating Authority shall provide the following documents to bankrupt, creditors and the bankruptcy trustee within seven days of the passing of the bankruptcy order, namely:—
(a) a copy of the application for bankruptcy; and
(b) a copy of the bankruptcy order.
Section 126, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).
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Questions about Section 126
What does Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?
Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Bankruptcy order". The Adjudicating Authority shall pass a bankruptcy order within fourteen days of receiving the confirmation or nomination of the bankruptcy trustee under section 125.
How do I find court cases under Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 126, section 126 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 125 (Appointment of insolvency professional as bankruptcy trustee), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 4 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.
When was Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?
Section 126 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 126, was enacted on 28 May 2016 as Act 31 of 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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