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Companies Act, 2013

Section 394

Power of Tribunal to order winding up of company which is unable to pay its debts on a petition presented by the company itself

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  • Provision: Section 394 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 394 of Companies Act say?

A company may present a petition to the Tribunal for the winding up of the company if it is unable to pay its debts, and the Tribunal may, if it is satisfied that the company is unable to pay its debts, order the company to be wound up.

Indian StandardSection 394, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 394 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 394 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 394 of Companies Act?

Section 394 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Power of Tribunal to order winding up of company which is unable to pay its debts on a petition presented by the company itself". The section states: A company may present a petition to the Tribunal for the winding up of the company if it is unable to pay its debts, and the Tribunal may, if it is satisfied that the company is un...

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