Appeal against acquittal
Section 444 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with appeal against acquittal. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the Central Government may, in any case arising under this Act, direct any company prosecutor or authorise any other person either by name or by virtue of his office, to present an appeal from an order of acquitt The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the Central Government may, in any case arising under this Act, direct any company prosecutor or authorise any other person either by name or by virtue of his office, to present an appeal from an order of acquittal passed by any court, other than a High Court, and an appeal presented by such prosecutor or other person shall be deemed to have been validly presented to the appellate court.
Section 444, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Made under this section, and citing it
1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
Questions about Section 444
What does Section 444 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 444 of the Companies Act is headed "Appeal against acquittal". Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), the Central Government may, in any case arising under this Act, direct any company prosecutor or authorise any other person either by name or by virtue of his office, to present an appeal from an order of acquitt
How do I find court cases under Section 444 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 444, section 444 Companies Act, section 444 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies act 2006 section 444. 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 444 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently The Companies (Cost Records and Audit) Amendment Rules, 2015 (2015).
When did Section 444 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 444 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 444, 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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