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Section 53 Waterfall (IBC)

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Category: Insolvency

Priority order for distributing liquidation proceeds under IBC.

Section 53 establishes the order: insolvency resolution costs > workmen’s dues + secured creditor (preferred) > unsecured creditors > government dues > preference shareholders > equity shareholders. Determines what claims survive the sale.


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