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IBC Section 7 | Partial Payments and Settlement Talks Do Not Erase Proven Financial Default : NCLAT
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|National Company Law Appellate Tribunal

IBC Section 7 | Partial Payments and Settlement Talks Do Not Erase Proven Financial Default : NCLAT

The NCLAT has ruled that ongoing settlement discussions and partial debt repayments cannot override clear evidence of financial default under Section 7 of the IBC. This clarifies that corporate insolvency proceedings remain valid if the debt is undisputed and due, reinforcing creditor rights against tactical delays and undermining the integrity of the insolvency process.