Offences by companies

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..... company shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly: Provided that nothing contained in this sub-section shall render any such person liable to any punishment if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence. (2) Notwiths .....

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..... to in sub-section (1), or the director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company referred to in sub-section (2), shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished in accordance with the provisions of this Act. ] Explanation. -For the purposes of this section,- ( a ) company means a body corporate, and includes- ( i ) a firm; and ( ii ) an association of persons or a b .....

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