Saving of existing liabilities
Section 369 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with saving of existing liabilities. The registration of a company in pursuance of this Part shall not affect its rights or liabilities in respect of any debt or obligation incurred, or any contract entered into, by, to, with, or on behalf of, the company before registration. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
The registration of a company in pursuance of this Part shall not affect its rights or liabilities in respect of any debt or obligation incurred, or any contract entered into, by, to, with, or on behalf of, the company before registration.
Section 369, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Questions about Section 369
What does Section 369 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 369 of the Companies Act is headed "Saving of existing liabilities". The registration of a company in pursuance of this Part shall not affect its rights or liabilities in respect of any debt or obligation incurred, or any contract entered into, by, to, with, or on behalf of, the company before registration.
How do I find court cases under Section 369 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 369, section 369 Companies Act, section 369 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type 369 companies act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 369 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 369 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 369, 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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