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Companies Act, 2013

Section 287

Power of Central Government to give directions

Quick Answer Reference: Section 287 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 287 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 287 of Companies Act say?

If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to do or refrain from doing any act, and the company shall comply with such direction.

Indian StandardSection 287, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 287 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 287 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 287 of Companies Act?

Section 287 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Central Government to give directions". The section states: If the Central Government is satisfied that it is necessary in the public interest so to do, it may, by order, direct a company to do or refrain from doing any act, and the company...

Landmark Case Laws

Landmark Judgments under Section 287 Companies Act

2014 8 SCC 273

Supreme Court of India

1978 1 SCC 248

Supreme Court of India

2013 2 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

2017 10 SCC 1

Supreme Court of India

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