Punishment for false evidence
Section 449 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with punishment for false evidence. Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any person intentionally gives false evidence-- (a) upon any examination on oath or solemn affirmation, authorised under this Act; The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any person intentionally gives false evidence--
(a) upon any examination on oath or solemn affirmation, authorised under this Act; or
(b) in any affidavit, deposition or solemn affirmation, in or about the winding up of any company under this Act, or otherwise in or about any matter arising under this Act,
he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.
Section 449, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
Made under this section, and citing it
40 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- 1. G.S.R No. 36(E) Companies Registration of Foreign Companies Amendment Rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R 298(E) Companies Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies Amendment Rules 2023 dated 17.04.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R 40(E) Companies (Accounts) Amendment Rules, 2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R No. 37(E) Companies Prospectus and Allotment of Securities Amendment Rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R No. 38(E) Companies Appointment and Qualification of Directors Amendment Rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R No. 39(e) Companies Authorized to Register Amendment rules 2023 dated 19.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R. NO. 41(E) Companies Appointment and Remuneration of Managerial Personnel Amendment Rules 2023 dated 19.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R. NO. 43(E) Companies share capital and debentures amendment rules 2023 dated 21.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R. NO. 44(E) companies (Management and Administration) amendment rules 2023 dated 21.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R. NO. 45(E) companies registration offices and fees amendment rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023Rule 2023
- G.S.R. NO. 46(E) companies Miscellaneous rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023Rule 2023
- Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules 2022Rule 2022
- Companies Accounts Amendment Rules 2022Rule 2022
- G.S.R. NO. 662(E) The Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Third Amendment Rules, 2022 dated 29.08.2022Rule 2022
- G.S.R. NO. 663(E) The Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2022 dated 29.08.2022Rule 2022
- G.S.R. NO. 664(E) The Companies (Registration of Charges) Second Amendment Rules, 2022 dated 29.08.2022Rule 2022
- G.S.R. 159(E)-Companies (Management and Administration) Amendment Rules, 2021Rule 2021
- G.S.R. 396 (E)-Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund) Amendment Rules, 2021Rule 2021
- G.S.R. 40(E)-Companies (CSR) Amendment Rules dt 22.01.2021Rule 2021
- G.S.R. 91(E)-Companies (Incorporation) 2nd Amendment Rules 2021Rule 2021
- Companies (Acceptance of Deposits),Amendment Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- Companies (Incorporation) 6th Amendment Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2019.Rule 2019
- Companies (Registration of Charges) Amendment Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- Companies (Significant Beneficial Owners) second Amendment Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- Companies (Significant Beneficial Ownership) Amendment Rules, 2019.Rule 2019
- Nidhi (Amendment) Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- the Investor Education and Protection FundAuthority (Accounting, Audit, Transfer and Refund)Second Amendment Rules, 2019Rule 2019
- Companies (Acceptance of Deposits)Rule 2018
- Companies (Acceptance of Deposits) Amendment Rules, 2018.Rule 2018
- Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors)Rule 2018
- Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) 3rd Amendment Rules, 2018.Rule 2018
- Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) 4th Amendment Rules, 2018.Rule 2018
- Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Fifth Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Companies (Audit and Auditors) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Companies (Authorised to Register ) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Companies (Authorised to Register) Second Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Companies (Incorporation) 4th Amendment Rules,2018Rule 2018
- Companies (Incorporation) Amendment Rules, 2018Rule 2018
Questions about Section 449
What does Section 449 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 449 of the Companies Act is headed "Punishment for false evidence". Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any person intentionally gives false evidence-- (a) upon any examination on oath or solemn affirmation, authorised under this Act;
How do I find court cases under Section 449 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 449, section 449 Companies Act, section 449 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 449 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
40 instruments name it without being made under it, most recently 1. G.S.R No. 36(E) Companies Registration of Foreign Companies Amendment Rules 2023 dated 20.01.2023 (2023), then G.S.R 298(E) Companies Removal of Names of Companies from the Register of Companies Amendment Rules 2023 dated 17.04.2023 (2023).
When did Section 449 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 449 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 449, 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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- 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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