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Court Rules Section 96 Moratorium Under IBC Doesn't Shield Director from Cheque Dishonor Charges u/s 138.

May 18, 2023

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Dishonour of Cheque - Liability of Director of company - Company is under CIRP proceedings under IBC and Director is personal guarantor to the loan - the provisions of Section 96 of the IBC would not be applicable in the facts of the present case as the petitioner is arrayed as an accused in the complaint u/s 138 NI Act in his capacity of the Managing Director of Respondent No. 2.- HC

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