Insolvency and bankruptcy act-
Adil Ahmed
(Querist) 11 February 2019
This query is : Resolved
Can a lawyer file for non-payment of dues as an operational creditor against his own client? please provide the answer with necessary link or judgment..
ADV. SANKET S. BORA
(Expert) 11 February 2019
Dear Adilji,
Yes, a lawyer being an operational creditor can file an Insolvency Application in the NCLT, provided the conditions provided u/s 8 and 9 of the Code are fulfilled and an amount of Rs. 100000 or more is due from a client being a Company Incorporated under Companies Act or a LLP.
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Adv. Sanket S. Bora