Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 (Pocket Edition) - Bare Act Book by Taxmann

Edition : 8th (2026)

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 with Rules [POCKET | Bare Act] by Taxmann is a compact yet authoritative statutory compilation of India's consolidated insolvency and bankruptcy framework governing corporate persons, partnership firms, and individuals. The publication reproduces the complete and amended text of the IBC together with the allied Rules notified thereunder. Despite its pocket-sized format, the book offers a clear and structured understanding of the legal regime governing insolvency resolution, liquidation, and bankruptcy in India. The publication comprehensively captures the institutional, procedural, and substantive framework of the Code, including the corporate insolvency resolution process, fast-track insolvency, liquidation, insolvency of individuals and partnership firms, and the regulatory and supervisory role of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI). Updated with the law as applicable for the 2026 Edition, this Pocket Bare Act serves as a dependable and portable statutory reference for understanding the evolution, implementation, and current operation of insolvency law in India.

This book is intended for the following audience:

• Practising Advocates & Insolvency Professionals – Who require a precise, up-to-date, and portable statutory reference for proceedings before the NCLT, NCLAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court
• Chartered Accountants, Company Secretaries & Cost Accountants – Advising on insolvency resolution, restructuring, liquidation, and compliance under the IBC framework
• Judges, Judicial Officers & Legal Researchers – For quick statutory consultation and interpretative clarity
• Law Students & Academicians – Studying insolvency law as part of corporate law, commercial law, and professional examinations
• Corporate Executives & Compliance Teams – Responsible for understanding rights, obligations, and timelines under the Code

The Present Publication is the 2026 Edition, covering the amended and updated text of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code [Act No. 31 of 2016] and Rules, with the following noteworthy features:

• [Complete Statutory Text] Presents the full and updated text of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016, together with the relevant Rules framed thereunder
• [Pocket Edition Format] Specially designed in a compact, lightweight, and portable size, making it ideal for courtroom use, professional meetings, examinations, and on-the-go reference
• [Amendment Footnotes] Incorporates amendment footnotes enabling readers to track statutory changes and understand the evolution of the insolvency framework
• [Institutional & Procedural Coverage] Covers provisions relating to insolvency professionals, information utilities, adjudicating authorities, appellate mechanisms, offences, and penalties under the Code
• [User-friendly Navigation] Clear section numbering, marginal headings, and logical sequencing to facilitate quick and accurate access to provisions, despite the compact format

The structure of the book is as follows:

• Main Act Text – The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 is reproduced in full, chapter-wise, with marginal headings, amendment footnotes, and section-wise notes, allowing readers to read the statutory language alongside concise explanatory guidance
• Rules – All relevant Rules notified under the Code are presented in a logical and integrated manner to support practical application of the statutory provisions
• Overall, this Pocket Edition is ideal for readers who require speed, portability, and statutory precision, making it an indispensable everyday companion to detailed commentaries and practice manuals on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code