Supreme Court of India · 2026-02-12
B. Prashanth Hegde vs State Bank Of India
- Court
- Supreme Court of India
- Petitioner
- B. Prashanth Hegde
- Respondent
- State Bank Of India
- Author
- P. S. Narasimha
- Bench
- P. S. Narasimha
Judgment text excerpt
The Supreme Court examined the validity of the insolvency proceedings initiated under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, by a financial creditor against a corporate debtor. The court analyzed whether the procedural requirements under Section 76 and related provisions were properly followed and whether the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal's order was justified. The judgment clarified the scope of insolvency initiation and the importance of adherence to statutory procedures. Ultimately, the court upheld the proceedings, emphasizing the importance of creditor rights and procedural compliance.