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The Supreme Court has upheld the NCLAT's earlier judgment dismissing an insolvency application filed by UV Asset Reconstruction Company against Electrosteel Castings under Section 7 of the IBC. The ruling confirms that Electrosteel Castings cannot be treated as a guarantor for financial facilities taken by Electrosteel Steels Limited (ESL). The court also noted that Vedanta's Resolution Plan for ESL does not wipe out all debt claims against third-party security providers. This is a follow-up to the company's intimation dated 25 January 2024 on the same matter.
Positive for shareholders — the top court's ruling removes the risk of Electrosteel Castings being dragged into insolvency proceedings as a guarantor of ESL's debt, strengthening the company's legal position. However, the observation on third-party security providers leaves open the possibility of future claims against the company in other capacities.