Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Govt Plans Changes to Bankruptcy Code Amidst Money-Laundering Issues
The Indian government is changing the rules for dealing with companies that can't pay their debts.
They're adjusting the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) to make sure it works well with the rules against money laundering (PMLA).
Sometimes, courts have disagreed on how these rules should work together, especially when it comes to protecting a company's assets.
The government wants to clear things up to make sure the laws are consistent.
They're working on these changes now, and they might introduce a new law to Parliament soon.
The Indian government plans to amend the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).
Amendments aim to resolve conflicts between IBC and the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Court orders have led to conflicting interpretations of asset protection under IBC.
Discussions are underway at the highest government levels about legislative changes.
The goal is to ensure the two laws work cohesively and provide clarity.
- Who
- The Indian government
- What
- Amendments to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- When
- The government is attempting to bring a bill in the current or winter session of Parliament.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To streamline interplay with the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) after conflicts arose.
- Law Being Amended
- Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- Related Law
- Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA)
- Reason for Amendments
- Resolve conflicts between IBC and PMLA
- Court Orders Raising Issues
- Approximately a dozen
- Supreme Court Order Mentioned
- Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd case (May 2)
- IBC Section in Focus
- Section 32A