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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Removal of member from office

In force Act 31 of 2016 As on 20 Oct 2026

Act 31 of 2016 Ministry Corporate Affairs Enacted 28 May 2016 Instruments 1

Section 190 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 deals with removal of member from office. The Central Government may remove a member from office if he— (a) is an undischarged bankrupt as defined under Part III; The Act was enacted on 28 May 2016.

The Central Government may remove a member from office if he—

(a) is an undischarged bankrupt as defined under Part III;

(b) has become physically or mentally incapable of acting as a member;

(c) has been convicted of an offence, which in the opinion of the Central Government involves moral turpitude;

(d) has, so abused his position as to render his continuation in office detrimental to the public interest:

Provided that no member shall be removed under clause (d) unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.

Section 190, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (Act 31 of 2016).

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 190

What does Section 190 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code deal with?

Section 190 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code is headed "Removal of member from office". The Central Government may remove a member from office if he— (a) is an undischarged bankrupt as defined under Part III;

How do I find court cases under Section 190 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 190, section 190 Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, section 190 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.

What should I read with Section 190 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and has it changed?

One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India( Procedure For Governing Boards Meetings) Regulations, 2017. (2017).

When was Section 190 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code enacted?

Section 190 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, cited as Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 190, 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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