# In the matter of Bikram Chatterji & Ors. Vs. Union of India & Ors. Writ Petition (C) No. 940-2017 Connected Matters

> SC judgment dated 2018-08-08. Citation: TCN-2018-SC-00031. The case involves a writ petition filed by Bikram Chatterji & Ors. against the Union of India &…

- **Court:** SC
- **Order date:** 8 Aug 2018
- **Citation:** TCN-2018-SC-00031
- **Category:** IBC
- **Source page:** https://caseease.in/cases/ibc/supreme-court-of-india/bikram-chatterji-ors-vs-union-of-india-ors-writ-petition-42c5e333

## Summary

### Background

The case involves a writ petition filed by Bikram Chatterji & Ors. against the Union of India & Ors. concerning various applications for directions, permission to file applications, assessing portal facilities, vacating stays, and modifications/clarifications. Several related writ petitions were consolidated with this case, addressing issues such as appropriate orders/directions, clarification, intervention/impleadment, and permission to pursue company applications. The case also involves issues related to filing additional documents and impleadment/intervention.

## Facts

The case originates from a writ petition filed by Bikram Chatterji & Ors. against the Union of India & Ors. The case involves multiple related writ petitions consolidated for hearing. These petitions concern various applications for directions, permissions, clarifications, and interventions related to the Amrapali Group of Companies. Key facts include the freezing of individual bank accounts of directors, the requirement to furnish certified bank accounts, and the status of projects like Heart Beat City, Silicon City, and Zodiac. The court is addressing issues related to electricity disconnections, collection of maintenance charges, and the role of the Interim Resolution Professional (IRP). The Amrapali Group is directed to furnish information on maintenance

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## Issues and analysis

### Issue 1: Whether the Registry should intimate banks about …

**Ratio:** The court has the authority to issue orders to ensure the protection of assets and

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**Reasoning:** The court found it necessary to freeze the individual accounts of directors to prevent

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**Interpretation:** This directive interprets the court's power to issue necessary orders to

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**Application:** The court applied this principle by directing the Registry to inform the banks

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## Parties

- **Judges:** Arun Mi…; UDAY UMESH…
- **Appellants:** BIKRAM CHA…
- **Respondents:** Amrapali Group of…; Union of…

## Timeline

- **2017-01-01 — Writ Petitio…**: Writ Petition (Civil) No(s).940/2017 filed by Bikram Chatterji & Ors. against Union of…
- **2018-02-12 — Clarification…**: W.P.(C) No.1156/2017 (X) with appln.(s) for…

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