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1. Fraudulent transfers made by the company under Sections 531 and 531A of the Companies Act. Detailed Analysis: Issue 1: Fraudulent Transfers The case involved an application by creditors seeking to declare transfers made by the company as fraudulent under Sections 531 and 531A of the Companies Act. The petition for winding up the company was filed on the grounds of alleged fraudulent transfers to defraud creditors. The official liquidator was directed to identify the properties not transferred, and it was found that all assets had been sold before the winding-up application. Notices were issued to individuals who allegedly received the transferred properties. The court directed the provisional official liquidator to take possession of the factory and seal it to prevent further transfers. The sale deeds were executed before the winding-up application, raising suspicions of fraudulent intent by the directors. Issue 2: Legal Provisions The judgment referred to Sections 531 and 531A of the Companies Act, which deal with fraudulent preferences and avoidance of voluntary transfers. These sections aim to protect creditors' rights by deeming certain transactions as fraudulent preferences if made within a specified period before winding up. The burden of proof lies on the official liquidator or creditors to establish that the transactions were not in the ordinary course of business or lacked good faith and valuable consideration. Issue 3: Case Precedents The judgment cited various case precedents to support the interpretation of Sections 531 and 531A. It referenced cases such as Monark Enterprises v. Kishan Tulpule, Tansukhrai v. Official Liquidator, and Sunder Lal Jain v. Sandeep Paper Mills, highlighting the requirements for proving fraudulent transfers, lack of consideration, or inadequate consideration to establish fraudulent intent. Conclusion: After considering the evidence and legal provisions, the court found that the sale deeds executed by the directors were not in the ordinary course of business, lacked genuine consideration, and aimed to give preference to specific creditors. The court annulled the transfers made to respondents 4 to 76 on December 3 and 5, 1990, directing the official liquidator to take possession of the properties. This decision aimed to uphold the rights of all creditors and ensure fair distribution of proceeds in the liquidation process.
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