Interpretation
Section 386 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with interpretation. For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter,-- (a) the expression "certified" means certified in the prescribed manner to be a true copy or a correct translation; The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter,--
(a) the expression "certified" means certified in the prescribed manner to be a true copy or a correct translation;
(b) the expression "director", in relation to a foreign company, includes any person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the Board of Directors of the company is accustomed to act; and
(c) the expression "place of business" includes a share transfer or registration office.
Section 386, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
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Questions about Section 386
What does Section 386 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 386 of the Companies Act is headed "Interpretation". For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter,-- (a) the expression "certified" means certified in the prescribed manner to be a true copy or a correct translation;
How do I find court cases under Section 386 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 386, section 386 Companies Act, section 386 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies act cap 386. 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 386 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 3: most recently 1. G.S.R No. 36(E) Companies Registration of Foreign Companies Amendment Rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023 (2023), then Companies (Registration of Foreign Companies) Amendment Rules, 2021. (2021), and 1 more.
When did Section 386 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 386 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 386, 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.
Other sections of this Act
- 2. Definitions5089 words
- 143. Powers and duties of auditors and auditing standards1867 words
- 230. Power to compromise or make arrangements with creditors and members1432 words
- 232. Merger and amalgamation of companies1416 words
- 149. Company to have Board of Directors1403 words
- 217. Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors1390 words
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