Ruling the Roost: The Shift from Debtor Rights to Creditor Rights in India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code

SAMPURNA SINGHA ROY

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, Debtor rights, Creditor rights, Distressed assets, Secured creditors, Unsecured creditors, Committee of Creditors, Recovery rates.

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) 2016 introduced a significant shift from debtor right to creditor right in India's insolvency laws. This article provides an overview of this shift, its implications, and the challenges it poses. After a brief historical background on India's insolvency laws and the need for reform, the article explains the key provisions and objectives of the IBC 2016. It then delves into the shift from debtor right to creditor right, which is driven by various factors such as the need to balance the interests of stakeholders and promote efficient resolution of distressed assets. The article examines the impact of the shift on secured and unsecured creditors, debtor obligations and liabilities, and the role of the Committee of Creditors. While the shift to creditor right has been lauded for empowering creditors and improving recovery rates, it also poses several challenges and criticisms. The article discusses some of these, including the potential negative impact on small and medium-sized enterprises, the risk of misuse or abuse by creditors, and the need for effective regulation and oversight.

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"Ruling the Roost: The Shift from Debtor Rights to Creditor Rights in India's Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code", TIJER - TIJER - INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH JOURNAL (www.TIJER.org), ISSN:2349-9249, Vol.10, Issue 2, page no.816-823, February-2023, Available :https://tijer.org/TIJER/papers/TIJER2302102.pdf

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