The expression “suit or other proceedings” in Section 446(1) ...

Section 446(1) of Companies Act, 1956, excludes criminal complaints u/s 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

May 13, 2016

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The expression “suit or other proceedings” in Section 446(1) under chapter II of Part VII of Companies Act, 1956, does not include criminal complaints filed under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. - HC

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The expression “suit or other proceedings” in Section 446(1) ...

Section 446(1) of Companies Act, 1956, excludes criminal complaints u/s 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.

May 13, 2016

Case Laws Companies Law HC

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