Exemption for examination-related services rejected where recipients were commercial entities; suppression sustained extended limitation and penalties...
The HC quashed the summoning order and allowed the petition. It held that after the commencement of CIRP proceedings against the accused company and appointment of IRP under IBC, the control and management vested with IRP. The dishonoured cheques were post moratorium, and the petitioners cannot be held vicariously liable u/s 138 of NI Act. Proceedings u/s 138 cannot continue against the corporate debtor once moratorium u/s 14 of IBC is in effect.
The HC quashed the summoning order and allowed the petition. It held that after the commencement of CIRP proceedings against the accused company and appointment of IRP under IBC, the control and management vested with IRP. The dishonoured cheques were post moratorium, and the petitioners cannot be held vicariously liable u/s 138 of NI Act. Proceedings u/s 138 cannot continue against the corporate debtor once moratorium u/s 14 of IBC is in effect.
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