Section325
The Companies Act, 2013

Application of insolvency rules in winding up of insolvent companies

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 Cited by 1 provision

Section 325 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with application of insolvency rules in winding up of insolvent companies. [Application of insolvency rules in winding up of insolvent companies.] Omitted by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) s. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

[Application of insolvency rules in winding up of insolvent companies.] Omitted by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) s. 255 and the Eleventh Schedule (w.e.f. 15-11-2016).

Section 325, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

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Judgments citing this section

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  1. Supreme Court of India 02 May 2023 SCIN010092212020

    … It is submitted that thereafter, the Eleventh Schedule to the IBC proposes Amendments to be made to Companies Act, 2013. It is submitted that importantly, Clause 18 of the Schedule omits erstwhile Section 325 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is submitted that Clause 19 of the Schedule amends Section 326 of Companies Act, 2013. Thereafter, Clause 20 of the Schedule inserts Section 327(7) to the Companies Act, 2013 which states that Section 326 and Section 327 shall not be applicable in the event of liquidation under the …

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  2. Supreme Court of India 02 May 2023 SCIN010111702019

    … It is submitted that thereafter, the Eleventh Schedule to the IBC proposes Amendments to be made to Companies Act, 2013. It is submitted that importantly, Clause 18 of the Schedule omits erstwhile Section 325 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is submitted that Clause 19 of the Schedule amends Section 326 of Companies Act, 2013. Thereafter, Clause 20 of the Schedule inserts Section 327(7) to the Companies Act, 2013 which states that Section 326 and Section 327 shall not be applicable in the event of liquidation under the …

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  3. Supreme Court of India 02 May 2023 SCIN010092232020

    … It is submitted that thereafter, the Eleventh Schedule to the IBC proposes Amendments to be made to Companies Act, 2013. It is submitted that importantly, Clause 18 of the Schedule omits erstwhile Section 325 of the Companies Act, 2013. It is submitted that Clause 19 of the Schedule amends Section 326 of Companies Act, 2013. Thereafter, Clause 20 of the Schedule inserts Section 327(7) to the Companies Act, 2013 which states that Section 326 and Section 327 shall not be applicable in the event of liquidation under the …

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Questions about Section 325

What does Section 325 of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 325 of the Companies Act is headed "Application of insolvency rules in winding up of insolvent companies". [Application of insolvency rules in winding up of insolvent companies.] Omitted by the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (31 of 2016) s.

How do I find court cases under Section 325 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 325, section 325 Companies Act, section 325 of the Companies Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 325 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 325 of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 325 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 325, 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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