Liquidator's Interpretation of IBC Sections 63 and 231 Could Invalidate Section 33(5), Affecting Pending Suits' Moratorium.

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....Maintainability of present suit - liquidator is appointed and liquidation proceedings commenced - If Sections 63 and 231 of the IBC are interpreted in the manner canvased by the counsel for the Liquidator, the provision of Section 33(5) of the IBC would be rendered otiose and the moratorium under Section 33(5) of the IBC, which was to apply only in respect of fresh suits would also apply to pending suits. This cannot be the intention of the legislature. - HC....