The HC held that an interim moratorium under the IB Code does...

The HC held that an interim moratorium under the IB Code does not bar continuation or initiation of proceedings under Sections 138/141 of the NI Act against natural persons responsible for the corporate debtor; personal criminal liability survives insolvency processes unless expressly extinguished by a resolution plan under Section 31 with change of management and operation of Section 32A. The common order of the JMFC staying/terminating the criminal proceedings was quashed and set aside. Proceedings under Section 138 of the NI Act shall continue against the corporate debtor and its erstwhile directors/persons in charge (here, the company and its Chairman and Managing Director). Petition allowed.