Proceedings against companies whose assets vest in Custodian
Section 14 of the Enemy Property Act, 1968 deals with proceedings against companies whose assets vest in Custodian. Where the enemy property vested in the Custodian under this Act consists of assets of a company, no proceeding, civil or criminal, shall be instituted under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), against the company, or any director, manager or other officer thereof except with the consent in writing The Act came into force on 10 Jul 1968.
Where the enemy property vested in the Custodian under this Act consists of assets of a company, no proceeding, civil or criminal, shall be instituted under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), against the company, or any director, manager or other officer thereof except with the consent in writing of the Custodian.
Section 14, The Enemy Property Act, 1968 (Act 34 of 1968).
Questions about Section 14
What does Section 14 of the Enemy Property Act deal with?
Section 14 of the Enemy Property Act is headed "Proceedings against companies whose assets vest in Custodian". Where the enemy property vested in the Custodian under this Act consists of assets of a company, no proceeding, civil or criminal, shall be instituted under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956), against the company, or any director, manager or other officer thereof except with the consent in writing
How do I find court cases under Section 14 of the Enemy Property 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: Enemy Property Act 1968 14, section 14 Enemy Property Act 1968, section 14 of the Enemy Property Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 14 of the Enemy Property Act come into force?
Section 14 of the Enemy Property Act, cited as Enemy Property Act 1968 14, came into force on 10 Jul 1968, having been enacted on 20 Aug 1968. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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