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of <h1>Court orders winding up proceedings for unpaid debts despite admission, emphasizes notice compliance, sets timeline, grants stay</h1> The court found the respondent liable for unpaid debts despite admission and ordered winding up proceedings under sections 433 and 434 of the Companies ... Winding up - Circumstances in which a company may be wound up Issues:Petition under sections 433 and 434 of the Companies Act, 1956 for winding up due to unpaid debts.Analysis:1. Background and Facts: J.G. Finance Ltd. filed a petition seeking winding up of Hansaflon Plastochem Ltd. for failing to repay an intercorporate deposit of Rs. 50,00,000 with interest. Despite partial repayments, a significant amount remained due, leading to the petition.2. Debt Dispute: Respondent admitted receiving Rs. 50 lakhs but claimed to have supplied material in lieu of the balance amount. However, the petitioner denied receiving any goods, and the respondent failed to provide evidence of delivery, leading to a dispute over the debt amount.3. Legal Notice Issue: Respondent argued that the notice did not comply with section 434 requirements, lacking specific mention of sections 433 and 434 and the three-week period. However, the court held that substantial compliance suffices and non-mentioning of specific terms does not invalidate the notice.4. Judicial Precedents: The court referred to legal precedents to support the principle that minor deficiencies in a notice do not necessarily render it invalid, emphasizing the importance of substantial compliance with mandatory provisions.5. Respondent's Conduct: The court considered the respondent's conduct, noting the lack of response to the notice and failure to produce relevant records. This conduct, along with the unrebutted claims of the petitioner, led to an adverse inference against the respondent.6. Decision and Order: The court found the respondent liable for the debt, as it remained unpaid despite admission and failed repayment attempts. The petition was admitted, and notice of admission was ordered to be published in specified publications. A stay on publication was granted if the respondent deposited Rs. 7 lakhs in court.7. Future Directions: The court scheduled the matter for further directions, indicating a clear timeline for the next hearing and publication of the winding up petition.This detailed analysis covers the key issues raised in the judgment, including debt dispute, legal notice compliance, judicial precedents, respondent's conduct, decision, and future directions set by the court.
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