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Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code — Policy Changes
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Version 1Updated 10 Mar 2026
| Entry | Year | Description | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2018 | 2018 | Introduced Section 29A, disqualifying certain persons from submitting resolution plans. Recognized homebuyers as financial creditors. Clarified voting thresholds for CoC decisions. | Significantly improved corporate governance by preventing defaulting promoters from reacquiring assets. Enhanced protection for homebuyers. Streamlined CoC decision-making. |
| Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2019 | 2019 | Mandated a 330-day timeline for completion of CIRP, including litigation. Clarified the priority of financial creditors in liquidation. Ensured resolution plans are binding on all stakeholders, including government authorities. | Reinforced the time-bound nature of CIRP, reducing delays. Provided legal certainty regarding the binding nature of resolution plans, reducing post-resolution disputes. Clarified distribution hierarchy. |
| Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2021 | 2021 | Introduced the Pre-packaged Insolvency Resolution Process (PPIRP) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). | Provided a faster, less disruptive, and cost-effective resolution mechanism for MSMEs, allowing for informal negotiations with creditors before formal NCLT approval. Aimed at preserving MSME businesses and employment. |