Section194
The Companies Act, 2013

Prohibition on forward dealings in securities of company by director or key managerial personnel

In force From 01 Apr 2014 Act 18 of 2013 As on 15 Oct 2026

Act 18 of 2013 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 29 Aug 2013 In force 01 Apr 2014

Section 194 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with prohibition on forward dealings in securities of company by director or key managerial personnel. [Prohibition on forward dealings in securities of company by director or key managerial personnel.] Omitted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (1 of 2018), s. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

[Prohibition on forward dealings in securities of company by director or key managerial personnel.] Omitted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (1 of 2018), s. 64 (w.e.f. 9-2-2018).

Section 194, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

Questions about Section 194

What does Section 194 of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 194 of the Companies Act is headed "Prohibition on forward dealings in securities of company by director or key managerial personnel". [Prohibition on forward dealings in securities of company by director or key managerial personnel.] Omitted by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2017 (1 of 2018), s.

How do I find court cases under Section 194 of the Companies Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Companies Act 194, section 194 Companies Act, section 194 of the Companies Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 194 of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 194 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 194, came into force on 01 Apr 2014, having been enacted on 29 Aug 2013. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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