Punishment for contravention of provisions
Section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with punishment for contravention of provisions. If an insolvency professional deliberately contravenes the provisions of this Part, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, which shall not be less than one lakh rupees, but may extend to five lakhs rupees, or with both. The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.
If an insolvency professional deliberately contravenes the provisions of this Part, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, which shall not be less than one lakh rupees, but may extend to five lakhs rupees, or with both.
Section 185, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).
Questions about Section 185
What does Section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?
Section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Punishment for contravention of provisions". If an insolvency professional deliberately contravenes the provisions of this Part, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, which shall not be less than one lakh rupees, but may extend to five lakhs rupees, or with both.
How do I find court cases under Section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code?
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: Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 185, section 185 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When was Section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?
Section 185 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 185, was enacted on 28 May 2016 as Act 31 of 2016. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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