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Rights of Homebuyers under Insolvency and Bankruptcy Act 2016
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Homebuyers as Financial Creditors
Homebuyers, especially those who have paid for residential projects, are recognized as Financial Creditors under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. In cases like Haritham Tower, they sought exclusion of their apartments from the liquidation estate, asserting their rights based on prior agreements and payments made M/s. MIR Realtors Private Limited vs Annie Abraham, Liquidator, (MIR Realtors Private Limited) - National Company Law Tribunal. -
Protection of Homebuyers’ Rights
The courts have emphasized that the rights of genuine homebuyers should be prioritized under the IBC, especially under Article 21 of the Constitution, to prevent misuse of insolvency proceedings by investors or entities not genuinely interested in homeownership Mansi Brar Fernandes VS Shubha Sharma - Supreme Court. -
Inclusion in Resolution Plans
The inclusion of properties in resolution plans must respect ownership rights of homebuyers. Regulatory compliance, such as adherence to Form H and relevant IBBI regulations, is necessary to ensure homebuyers' claims are properly considered Deepak Sakharam Kulkarni & Anr. vs Manoj Kumar Agarwal, Resolution Professional of D.S. Kulkarni Developers Ltd. - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. -
Locus Standi and Claim Admission
Homebuyers can contest resolution plans or claim their dues under Sections 60(5) and 61 of the IBC, provided they meet the criteria of being Financial Creditors. However, their locus standi may be limited if a majority of homebuyers approve the plan, as per judicial rulings Everlike Real Estate & Developers Pvt. Ltd. vs Mr. Mohit Goyal, CA, Resolution Professional of Aadi Best Consortium Private Limited - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal. -
Exclusion from Liquidation Estate
Homebuyers have successfully argued for the exclusion of their apartments from the liquidation estate, especially when they have paid in advance and have contractual rights, thereby asserting their status as creditors with priority M/s. MIR Realtors Private Limited vs Annie Abraham, Liquidator, (MIR Realtors Private Limited) - National Company Law Tribunal. -
Legal Challenges and Court Interpretations
Courts have examined claims relating to mortgage validity, diversion of funds, and the rights of homebuyers under the IBC, often ruling in favor of protecting their interests and emphasizing that the insolvency process should not infringe upon their constitutional rights Bikram chatterji VS Union Of India - Supreme Court. -
Limitations and Disqualifications
Certain provisions, such as Section 5(8)(f), may be deemed inapplicable to homebuyers, and their claims may be rejected if not properly filed or if they lack the requisite status as creditors Catalyst Trusteeship Limited vs Renaissance Indus Infra Private Limited - National Company Law Tribunal.
Analysis and Conclusion
Homebuyers under the IBC 2016 are recognized as Financial Creditors with rights to participate in resolution processes, contest plans, and seek exclusion from liquidation estates. Courts have consistently emphasized prioritizing their rights, ensuring compliance with regulatory procedures, and safeguarding their constitutional protections. However, their influence may be limited if majority approval is obtained or if procedural requirements are not met. Overall, the IBC aims to balance the interests of homebuyers with the insolvency resolution process, ensuring fair treatment and protection of their investments.
References:
- M/s. MIR Realtors Private Limited vs Annie Abraham, Liquidator, (MIR Realtors Private Limited) - National Company Law Tribunal
- Mansi Brar Fernandes VS Shubha Sharma - Supreme Court
- Amit Nehra VS Pawan Kumar Garg - Supreme Court
- Catalyst Trusteeship Limited vs Renaissance Indus Infra Private Limited - National Company Law Tribunal
- Everlike Real Estate & Developers Pvt. Ltd. vs Mr. Mohit Goyal, CA, Resolution Professional of Aadi Best Consortium Private Limited - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
- Catalyst Trusteeship Limited vs Renaissance Indus Infra Private Limited - National Company Law Tribunal
- Jaypee Kensington Boulevard Apartments Welfare Association VS NBCC (INDIA) Ltd. - Supreme Court
- Bikram chatterji VS Union Of India - Supreme Court
- Saranga Anilkumar Aggarwal VS Bhavesh Dhirajlal Sheth - Supreme Court
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2025 Supreme(Online)(NCLT) 2639 • India - National Company Law Tribunal
Smt. Madhu Sinha, Member (Technical), Shri. Vinay Goel, Member (Judicial)
(A) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Sections 36 and 60(5) - Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 - Definition ... of 'Liquidation Estate' - Applicants, homebuyers of Haritham Tower, sought exclusion of their apartments from the liquidation estate ... citing prior agreements and payments made, asserting their rights as Financial Creditors. ... The Applicants are allottees of the ’Haritham’ residential tower, who are Financial Creditors. within the ....
2025 0 Supreme(SC) 1681 • India - Supreme Court
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(A) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 7 - Appeal against NCLAT decision - Court held that appellants were speculative ... - Homebuyers' rights protected under Article 21 must be prioritized to deter misuse of the Code. ... investors, not genuine homebuyers - NCLAT's finding that statutory requirements post-Amendment Ordinance applicable was erroneous ... Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Ordinance, 2019 (later enacted as Amendme....
2025 0 Supreme(SC) 1654 • India - Supreme Court
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(A) Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 62 - Appellants filed a civil appeal against the NCLAT's order affirming NCLT's ... NCLAT ruled the claims belated and designated them to a lower benefit under the resolution plan which violated their rights as bona ... This Civil Appeal under Section 62 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (the “IBC”) is filed against the judgment and final order dated 10.01.2025 passed by the National Company Law Appellate ....
2025 Supreme(Online)(NCLT) 6657 • India - National Company Law Tribunal
SH. MOHAN PRASAD TIWARI, J, SH. CHARANJEET SINGH GULATI, T
Section 5 (8)(f) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“Code”) is inapplicable to the Applicant. 14.
2024 Supreme(Online)(NCLAT) 1271 • India - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
NARESH SALECHA, MEMBER (TECHNICAL)
(A) Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 - Section 61, 60(5) r/w Section 18(b) & Regulation 13 of IBBI (Insolvency Resolution Process ... (E) No locus standi for the individual homebuyer to contest the approved Resolution Plan if over 50% of homebuyers agree (Para 42). ... (in short Appellant) under Section 61 of the Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (in short ‘Code’) against the Impugned Order dated 05.04.2024 passed by the Nation....
2025 Supreme(Online)(NCLT) 6557 • India - National Company Law Tribunal
SH. MOHAN PRASAD TIWARI, J, SH. CHARANJEET SINGH GULATI, T
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (“Code”) is inapplicable to the Applicant. 14. ... The present Interlocutory Application is filed Under Section 60(5) of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 by the Applicant for admission of the Claim of Applicant under the category of 'Financial Creditor' (instead of IRP's admission of the Claim of Applicant under the category of
2024 Supreme(Online)(NCLAT) 1256 • India - National Company Law Appellate Tribunal
ASHOK BHUSHAN, J
-224) ... ... (B) The court held that inclusion of properties in Resolution Plan must adhere to ownership rights ... and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) Regulations, 2016. ... Column Nos. 13 to 17 of Form H which is relevant for the present purpose is as follows: “FORM H COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE (Under Regulation 39(4) of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (Insolvency Resolution Process for Corporate Persons) ....
2021 0 Supreme(SC) 165 • India - Supreme Court
A. M. KHANWILKAR, DINESH MAHESHWARI, SANJIV KHANNA
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2019 5 Supreme 3 • India - Supreme Court
ARUN MISHRA, UDAY UMESH LALIT
;There was no valid mortgage created in favour of Banks and there was a huge diversion of money paid by homebuyers ... inaction of Officials of Noida/ Greater Noida Authorities – They cannot sell buildings or demolish them nor can enforce charge against homebuyers ... , 2016 – Section 11(4)(h) – U.P. ... Section 53 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is irrational and violates the rights of the home buyers guaranteed under Article 21 as by subjecting the home ....
2025 4 Supreme 535 • India - Supreme Court
VIKRAM NATH, PRASANNA B. VARALE
(A) Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Section 27 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 – Sections 95 and ... (Paras 27, 28 and 29) (B) Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Section 27 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ... (Paras 30, 33 and 34) (C) Consumer Protection Act, 1986 – Section 27 – Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 ... The IBC is designed to deal with insolve....
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