**Title:** Byju Raveendran Wins Appeal Against $1 Billion Damages Ruling
**Meta Description:** Byju Raveendran’s $1 billion damages ruling has been reversed by a federal bankruptcy court, allowing for a new phase to determine damages.
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**Headline:** Byju Raveendran’s $1 Billion Damages Ruling Overturned by Bankruptcy Court
In a significant legal development, a United States federal bankruptcy court has overturned a previous ruling that ordered Byju Raveendran, the founder of the ed-tech giant Byju’s, to pay over $1 billion in damages. This decision comes after a Delaware bankruptcy court had issued the ruling last month, citing Raveendran’s alleged lack of cooperation in legal proceedings related to a $1.2 billion term loan obtained in 2021.
Raveendran contested the ruling, arguing that he was not given the 30 days he requested to secure legal representation in the United States. He has expressed his intention to appeal the Delaware court’s order. According to an official statement from Think and Learn Pvt Ltd, Byju’s parent company, the Delaware court has now agreed to reconsider the damages assessment. The court acknowledged that damages had not been properly determined and has scheduled a new phase to begin in early January 2026 to address any claims against Raveendran.
On December 8, 2025, the Delaware court announced its decision to amend its Default Judgment Opinion, removing sections that assessed damages against Raveendran. The court has instructed both parties to present their positions on the matter by January 7, 2026, with a final judgment to be issued following the completion of the briefing.
Earlier this year, creditors of Byju’s, including GLAS Trust, accused Raveendran and his co-founder Divya Gokulnath of orchestrating the alleged misappropriation of $533 million from loan proceeds. The founders have vehemently denied these allegations, asserting that all loan proceeds were reinvested into Think and Learn Pvt Ltd to fund significant acquisitions.
In light of these developments, Raveendran is reportedly contemplating further actions against GLAS Trust, potentially seeking to address the ongoing disputes in a more strategic manner.
**FAQ:**
*What was the outcome of the recent court ruling regarding Byju Raveendran?*
The federal bankruptcy court reversed the $1 billion damages ruling against Byju Raveendran, allowing for a new phase to determine any damages related to claims against him.
