Civil court not to have jurisdiction
Section 180 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with civil court not to have jurisdiction. No civil court or authority shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceedings in respect of any matter on which the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Code. The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.
(1) No civil court or authority shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceedings in respect of any matter on which the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Code.
(2) No injunction shall be granted by any court, tribunal or authority in respect of any action taken, or to be taken, in pursuance of any power conferred on the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal by or under this Code.
Section 180, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).
Questions about Section 180
What does Section 180 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?
Section 180 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Civil court not to have jurisdiction". No civil court or authority shall have jurisdiction to entertain any suit or proceedings in respect of any matter on which the Debt Recovery Tribunal or the Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunal has jurisdiction under this Code.
How do I find court cases under Section 180 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 180, section 180 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 180 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.
When was Section 180 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?
Section 180 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 180, 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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