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Companies Act, 2013

Section 115

Act to override other laws

Quick Answer Reference: Section 115 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 115 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 115 of Companies Act say?

The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, and any other law in force immediately before the commencement of this Act shall, in so far as it is inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be subject to and shall have effect subject to the provisions of this Act.

Indian StandardSection 115, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 115 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 115 of the Companies Act, 2013
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Common Questions about Section 115 Companies Act

What is Section 115 of Companies Act?

Section 115 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Act to override other laws". The section states: The provisions of this Act shall have effect notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force, and any other law in force imme...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 115 Companies Act

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

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