The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, a unified set of rules, came into force in 2016. With the promulgation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, the insolvency and bankruptcy practice in India has improved tremendously. Recently, the rule was changed and the monetary jurisdiction to file an insolvency case was increased to one crown. Earlier it was Rs. 1 lakh only.
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act is a social legislation that covers all companies, firms and individuals and aims to provide relief to all of them.
It is a misconception that the insolvency law supersedes the recovery venue, but this is an erroneous statement. The procedure according to the aforementioned regulation can lead to either renewal of the unit or bankruptcy.
The Code undertakes to maximize the value of the assets of debtors and, in addition, seeks to balance the interests of all shareholders. The rules provide various reforms to the creditor, guided by the insolvency resolution.
It aims to detect financial failures in advance and increase the value of assets of insolvent companies/firms.
It is a legal procedure due to insolvency in which a person is discharged from most debts and placed under the control of a judge or liquidator for the benefit of that person's creditors.