https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=75962 Declaration of Wilful Defaulter of the petitioner - Liability of Directors - The High Court dismissed the petitioner's arguments regarding the mechanical repetition of decisions by the Review Committee, finding that the RC provided independent findings. - Regarding the defense against wilful default due to the CIRP, the Court held that an OTS does not absolve wilful default, especially if part of the loan is written off. - The Court noted evidence from the borrower-Company's balance sheets suggesting diversion of funds and disposal of assets, supporting the bank's allegations of wilful default. - Directors were held responsible for wilful default, irrespective of ongoing CIRP proceedings or OTS agreements. - The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the declaration of wilful defaulter status against the petitioner. en-us Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:36:43 +0530 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:36:43 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=75962 Declaration of Wilful Defaulter of the petitioner - Liability of Directors - The High Court dismissed the petitioner's arguments regarding the mechanical repetition of decisions by the Review Committee, finding that the RC provided independent findings. - Regarding the defense against wilful default due to the CIRP, the Court held that an OTS does not absolve wilful default, especially if part of the loan is written off. - The Court noted evidence from the borrower-Company's balance sheets suggesting diversion of funds and disposal of assets, supporting the bank's allegations of wilful default. - Directors were held responsible for wilful default, irrespective of ongoing CIRP proceedings or OTS agreements. - The High Court dismissed the writ petition challenging the declaration of wilful defaulter status against the petitioner. Highlights Companies Law Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:36:43 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=75962