Question- On which date Union Cabinet has given its approval to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in place of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017?
(a) February 4, 2018
(b) February 6, 2018
(c) February 7, 2018
(d) February 8, 2018
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On February 7th, 2018, the Cabinet has given its approval to Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in place of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2017.
- The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has given Ex-post facto approval to the modifications carried out in the replacement Bill, which replaced the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill 2017, and which has been passed by the Parliament as the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Act, 2018.
- The amendment will bring clarity and ensure that the prohibition of certain persons in the resolution process of an insolvent corporate person does not include unintended persons and the opportunity given to a person whose account is classified as non-performing asset is more equitable.
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