Section117
The Insurance Act, 1938

Saving of provisions of Indian Companies Act, 2013

In force From 01 Jul 1939 Act 4 of 1938 As on 17 Oct 2026

Act 4 of 1938 Ministry Finance Enacted 26 Feb 1938 In force 01 Jul 1939

Section 117 of the Insurance Act, 1938 deals with saving of provisions of Indian Companies Act, 2013. Nothing in this Act shall affect the liability of an insurer being a company [or a provident society as defined in Part III being a company] to comply with the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1913 (7 of 1913), in matters not otherwise specifically provided for by this Act. The Act came into force on 01 Jul 1939.

Nothing in this Act shall affect the liability of an insurer being a company 1[or a provident society as defined in Part III being a company] to comply with the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1913 (7 of 1913), in matters not otherwise specifically provided for by this Act.

Section 117, The Insurance Act, 1938 (Act 4 of 1938).

Questions about Section 117

What does Section 117 of the Insurance Act deal with?

Section 117 of the Insurance Act is headed "Saving of provisions of Indian Companies Act, 2013". Nothing in this Act shall affect the liability of an insurer being a company [or a provident society as defined in Part III being a company] to comply with the provisions of the Indian Companies Act, 1913 (7 of 1913), in matters not otherwise specifically provided for by this Act.

How do I find court cases under Section 117 of the Insurance 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: Insurance Act 1938 117, section 117 Insurance Act 1938, section 117 of the Insurance Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When did Section 117 of the Insurance Act come into force?

Section 117 of the Insurance Act, cited as Insurance Act 1938 117, came into force on 01 Jul 1939, having been enacted on 26 Feb 1938. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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