{"id":567,"date":"2025-08-22T07:16:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-22T07:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=567"},"modified":"2025-08-25T11:53:01","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:53:01","slug":"insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC),<\/strong> is the <strong>bankruptcy law of India<\/strong>. It consolidates multiple laws related to insolvency and creates a single framework for both insolvency and bankruptcy. In addition, the Code aims to establish a <strong>time-bound process<\/strong> to resolve financial distress, making it easier for creditors and debtors to handle defaults in a structured way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Applicability of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The provisions of IBC apply to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Companies<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited liability entities<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Partnership firms<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Individuals<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;The only exception is financial service providers, who are regulated under different laws.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Timeframe for Insolvency Resolution<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,<\/strong> sets strict deadlines to ensure quick resolution:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>For companies:<\/strong> The insolvency process must be completed within <strong>180 days<\/strong>. Further, this can be extended only with creditor approvalt<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For smaller companies and startups<\/strong> (with an annual turnover of up to \u20b91 crore): The process must be completed within <strong>90 days<\/strong>, with an optional <strong>45-day extension<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If resolution fails, the<\/strong> company moves into <strong>liquidation<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This time-bound approach ensures that businesses either revive quickly or close down without dragging cases for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Regulates the IBC?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI)<\/strong> regulates all IBC proceedings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>IBBI consists of <strong>10 members<\/strong> appointed by the Central Government.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Moreover, it regulates <strong>insolvency professionals, professional agencies, and information utilities<\/strong>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It ensures transparency as well as accountability in the entire process.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role of Insolvency Professionals<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>licensed insolvency professional (IP)<\/strong> plays a crucial role in the resolution process. They:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Administer the insolvency process<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage the debtor\u2019s assets<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide creditors with the necessary financial information<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facilitate decision-making for creditors<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Adjudicates Insolvency Cases?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IBC cases are handled by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT):<\/strong> For companies<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT):<\/strong> For individuals<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These bodies approve the initiation of the process, the appointment of insolvency professionals, and the final decisions of creditors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Procedure Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The resolution process starts when a default occurs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Initiation:<\/strong> Either the debtor or the creditor can trigger the insolvency process.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Administration:<\/strong> An insolvency professional manages the debtor\u2019s assets and provides financial information.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Moratorium:<\/strong> For <strong>180 days<\/strong>, creditors are prohibited from taking any legal action against the debtor.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Committee of Creditors:<\/strong> Financial creditors form a committee to decide the debtor\u2019s future.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decision:<\/strong> Creditors may restructure the debt, change repayment terms, or sell assets.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Failure to Resolve:<\/strong> If no decision is taken within the timeframe, the debtor\u2019s assets go into liquidation.<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Role of the Committee of Creditors<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>committee of creditors (CoC)<\/strong> is the decision-making body under IBC. Further,  it consists of financial creditors who lent money to the debtor. In addition, they can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Restructure the repayment schedule<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sell the debtor\u2019s assets to recover dues<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approve revival plans<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the committee fails to decide within <strong>180 days<\/strong>, liquidation becomes mandatory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Liquidation Process Under IBC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When liquidation begins:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An insolvency professional oversees the process.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assets are sold, and proceeds are distributed in this order:<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insolvency resolution costs (including IP fees)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secured creditors<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due to workers and employees<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsecured creditors<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>This ensures fairness and clarity in repayment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Difference Between Insolvency and Bankruptcy<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Insolvency<\/strong>: A financial state in which a person or company cannot meet debt obligations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bankruptcy<\/strong>: Particularly, a legal declaration that follows insolvency, providing relief or liquidation.<br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply put, <strong>insolvency is the problem<\/strong>, while <strong>bankruptcy is the legal solution<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, the <strong>Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016,<\/strong> has transformed the way India handles financial distress. Coupled with its <strong>time-bound framework, strong regulatory body (IBBI), and structured legal process<\/strong>, it ensures faster resolution and prevents value erosion of businesses. By bringing transparency and efficiency, IBC has strengthened India\u2019s credit culture and given both creditors and debtors a fair mechanism to resolve financial disputes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQs on Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755776824917\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q1. Why was the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, introduced in India?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> The IBC was introduced to fix the problem of long delays in resolving insolvency cases. Earlier, businesses and banks suffered as cases went on for years. Moreover, IBC ensures a quicker, more transparent system where creditors can recover dues in a time-bound manner.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755777365038\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q2. Who can file for insolvency under the IBC?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Both <strong>creditors (banks, financial institutions, and suppliers)<\/strong> and <strong>debtors (companies or individuals who owe money)<\/strong> can initiate insolvency proceedings if there is a default.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755777391394\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q3. How much time does the insolvency resolution process usually take?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> The IBC sets a strict timeline. Usually, the process must be completed within <strong>180 days<\/strong>, and in special cases, it can be extended up to <strong>330 days<\/strong>.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755777415583\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q4. What happens if a company cannot be revived under the IBC process?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> If no resolution plan is approved within the given timeline, the company goes into <strong>liquidation<\/strong>. Further, its assets are sold, and the money is distributed among creditors in a defined order of priority.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1755777433487\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Q5. How has the IBC impacted India\u2019s business environment?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>A:<\/strong> The IBC has significantly improved India\u2019s <strong>ease of doing business ranking<\/strong>, boosted investor confidence, and reduced the fear of bad loans for banks by giving them a reliable mechanism to recover money.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>CITATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/15479\/1\/the_insolvency_and_bankruptcy_code%2C_2016.pdf\">THE INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE, 2016<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ibbi.gov.in\/\/en\/legal-framework\/act\">LEGAL FRAMEWORK<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/top-10-largest-countries-in-the-world\/\">Top 10 Largest Countries in the World<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/finance-commission-of-india\/\">Finance Commission of India: Key Role &amp; Features<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/top-intelligence-agencies-in-the-world\/\">Top Intelligence Agencies in the World<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/list-of-major-straits-of-the-world\/\">Major Straits of the World for UPSC and APSC<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/spmiasacademy.com\/currentaffairs\/brics-vs-nato-countries-who-is-powerful\/\">BRICS vs NATO Countries \u2013 Who is Powerful? 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