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SC Urges IBC Reform, Seeks Revival Fund for Real Estate

The Supreme Court, on Friday, called for significant reforms in the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code to regain trust in the regulatory framework. The Court also urged the government to create a revival fund to finance distressed real estate projects that are undergoing insolvency proceedings. The bench, composed of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan, emphasized that the Right to Housing transcends mere contractual obligations, forming a core aspect of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. The government cannot adopt a “mute spectator” stance and must protect the interests of homebuyers and the economy. Insanity…

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Vedanta Wins ₹17,000 Crore Bid for Jaiprakash Associates

NEW DELHI: Mining giant Vedanta has outbid Gautam Adani’s Group to acquire the financially troubled Jaiprakash Associates (JAL) for Rs 17,000 crore, as reported by sources. This bid equates to an estimated net present value (NPV) of Rs 12,505 crore for JAL. JAL operates in various sectors including real estate, cement, power, hotels, and road construction, but it has been subjected to insolvency proceedings following loan payment defaults. The creditors of JAL initiated a competitive bidding process for the company’s sale under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). While several parties expressed interest, only Vedanta and Adani Group placed firm…