Section393
The Companies Act, 2013

Company‘s failure to comply with provisions of this Chapter not to affect validity or contracts, etc

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 393 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with company‘s failure to comply with provisions of this Chapter not to affect validity or contracts, etc. Any failure by a company to comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall not affect the validity of any contract, dealing or transaction entered into by the company or its liability to be sued in respect thereof, but the company shall not be entitled to bring any suit, claim any set-off, make an The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.

Any failure by a company to comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall not affect the validity of any contract, dealing or transaction entered into by the company or its liability to be sued in respect thereof, but the company shall not be entitled to bring any suit, claim any set-off, make any counter-claim or institute any legal proceeding in respect of any such contract, dealing or transaction, until the company has complied with the provisions of this Act applicable to it.

Section 393, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).

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Questions about Section 393

What does Section 393 of the Companies Act deal with?

Section 393 of the Companies Act is headed "Company‘s failure to comply with provisions of this Chapter not to affect validity or contracts, etc". Any failure by a company to comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall not affect the validity of any contract, dealing or transaction entered into by the company or its liability to be sued in respect thereof, but the company shall not be entitled to bring any suit, claim any set-off, make an

How do I find court cases under Section 393 of the Companies Act?

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What should I read with Section 393 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?

1 other provision in this corpus refers back to it.

When did Section 393 of the Companies Act come into force?

Section 393 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 393, 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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