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Understanding IBC NCLT Insolvency
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) restructured corporate reorganization in India by shifting from a "debtor-in-possession" to a "creditor-in-control" regime. Under the IBC, when a corporate debtor defaults on a threshold debt of **₹1 Crore**, financial or operational creditors can initiate CIRP before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT).
2. Section 7 vs. Section 9 Insolvency Petitions
The statutory procedure differs significantly depending on the nature of the creditor:
- Section 7 Petitions (Financial Creditors): Banks, NBFCs, and home buyers can file directly before NCLT upon proving existence of financial debt and default. No advance demand notice is required.
- Section 9 Petitions (Operational Creditors): Suppliers, vendors, and service providers must first serve a mandatory **Section 8 Demand Notice** giving 10 days to pay. If the debtor proves a pre-existing dispute, the Section 9 petition is dismissed.
3. Section 14 Moratorium Protection
Upon admission of an insolvency petition under Section 7 or 9, NCLT issues a mandatory order under Section 14 declaring a **Moratorium**. This halts all pending civil suits, SARFAESI proceedings, arbitration trials, and asset transfers against the corporate debtor until CIRP completion.
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