Oil exploration contracts not to be covered under IBC moratorium – The Economic Times

New Delhi: The government has exempted corporate debtors’ production and revenue-sharing contracts, exploration licences and mining leases under the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act from moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).This effectively means that the government can cancel such contracts or permits with insolvent firms in the petroleum sector even when bankruptcy proceedings…

Brisbane Covid testing health company Ellume collapses into liquidation after $58m deal falls through

An Australian Covid-19 rapid testing company has collapsed into liquidation just three years after making international headlines for securing a multimillion-dollar deal with US health authorities. On Tuesday, the Australian division of brisbane-based biotech Ellume went into liquidation. The floundering business had been in the hands of administrators since August last year. They were ultimately…

NCLT adjourns aircraft lessor's insolvency plea against SpiceJet – The Economic Times

New Delhi: The National Company Law Tribunal on Friday adjourned the insolvency pleas filed by aircraft lessor Wilmington SP Trust Services against SpiceJet. and listed it for July 17.The senior counsel appearing for SpiceJet argued that Aircastle (Ireland) and Wilmington SP Trust Services were the same entity and so this was the third petition filed…