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The Companies Act, 2013
Enactment Date: 29-08-2013
Act Year: 2013
Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Enforcement Date: 01-04-2014
Corporate Law
Short Title
The Companies Act, 2013
Long Title
An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to companies.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 29-08-2013
Act Year: 2013
Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Enforcement Date : 01-04-2014
Section 76A r/w Section 73, Section 76, Section 447
Crime: Company failing to repay the deposit or part of deposit or interest due in contravention of timelines specified, where the officer of the company knowingly or wilfully contravened such timelines with the intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities, with the fraud involving an amount of at least the lesser of ten lakh rupees or one per cent of the turnover of the company.
Title:
Punishment for contravention of section 73 or section 76.

Fine MIN: Amount involved in the fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud, for the concerned officer of the company

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud, for the concerned officer of the company | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud, for the concerned officer of the company

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 76A r/w Section 73, Section 76
Crime: Company failing to repay the deposit or part of deposit or interest due within the time prescribed or allowed by the Tribunal.
Title:
Punishment for contravention of section 73 or section 76.

Fine MIN: INR 10000000 | MAX: INR 100000000 (10,00,00,000, for the company and 2,00,00,000, for the concerned officer of the company)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000000 (Lower of 2,00,00,000 or 2x the amount of deposit accepted for the company; and 50,00,000 for the concerned officer) | MAX: INR 200000000 (20,00,00,000 for the company; and 4,00,00,000 for the concerned officer)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Section 76A r/w Section 73, Section 447
Crime: Company failing to repay the deposit or part of deposit or interest due in contravention of timelines specified, where the officer of the company knowingly or wilfully contravened such timelines with the intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities, and where such fraud involves public interest.
Title:
Punishment for contravention of section 73 or section 76.

Fine MIN: Amount involved in the fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud, for the concerned officer of the company

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud, for the concerned officer of the company | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud, for the concerned officer of the company

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Section 76A r/w Section 73, Section 447
Crime: Company failing to repay the deposit or part of deposit or interest due in contravention of timelines specified, where the officer of the company knowingly or wilfully contravened such timelines intending to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities, and where such fraud involves an amount lesser than ten lakh rupees and does not involve public interest.
Title:
Punishment for contravention of section 73 or section 76.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000000 (Levied on the concerned officer of the company)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000000 (Levied on the concerned officer of the company)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Section 74(3) r/w Section 74(2)
Crime: Company failing to repay deposit or part of deposit or interest due which had been accepted before commencement of this Act within further time as allowed by Tribunal after three years of commencement of this Act or after expiry of the period for which deposits were accepted.
Title:
Repayment of deposits, etc., accepted before commencement of this Act.

Fine MIN: INR 10000000 | MAX: INR 100000000 (10,00,00,000, for the company and 2,00,00,000, for the officer who is in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 7.0 YRS (Officer of the company who is in default) | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 5000000 (2,00,00,000 for the company; and 50,00,000 for the officer who is in default) | MAX: INR 200000000 (20,00,00,000 for the company; and 4,00,00,000 for the officer who is in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Section 74(3) r/w Section 74(1)(b)
Crime: Company failing to repay deposit or part of deposit interest due which had been accepted before commencement of this Act within three years from commencement, or after the expiry of the period for which the deposits were accepted.
Title:
Repayment of deposits, etc., accepted before commencement of this Act.

Fine MIN: INR 10000000 | MAX: INR 100000000 (10,00,00,000, for the company and 2,00,00,000, for the officer who is in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 7.0 YRS (Officer of the company who is in default) | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 5000000 (2,00,00,000 for the company; and 50,00,000 for the officer who is in default) | MAX: INR 200000000 (20,00,00,000 for the company; and 4,00,00,000 for the officer who is in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(9)
Crime: Failing to maintain a register of shares or securities bought, consideration paid, date of cancellation of shares or securities, and date of extinguishing and physically destroying the shares or securities, when buying back shares or securities.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(8)
Crime: Making a further issue of same kind of shares or other securities including allotment of new shares within six months after completing a buy-back of a company's shares or other securities.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(7)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities and failing to extinguish and physically destroy the shares or securities bought back within seven days from the completion of buy-back.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(6)
Crime: Company failing to file a declaration of solvency signed by atleast two directors, one of whom is the managing director, when proposing to buy-back its own shares or other securities.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(4)
Crime: Failing to complete the buy-back within a period of one year from the date of passing of the special resolution authorising such buy-back.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(3)
Crime: Failing to give an explanatory statement while giving notice of the meeting at which the special resolution is proposed to be passed for authorising buy-back.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(g)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities which are not listed on any recognized stock exchange, in contravention of rules which may be prescribed.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(g)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities within one year reckoned from the date of the closure of the preceding offer of buy-back, if any, which are not listed on any recognized stock exchange.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(f)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities, which are not listed on any recognized stock exchange in accordance with SEBI regulations.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(e)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities where all the shares or other specified securities are not fully paid-up.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(d)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities where the ratio of aggregate of secured and unsecured debts owed by it after buy-back is more than twice the paid-up capital and free reserves.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(c)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities where the buy-back is more than twenty-five percent of the aggregate of its paid-up capital and free reserves.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(b)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities without a special resolution passed at a general meeting authorising the buy-back.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(2)(a)
Crime: Company purchasing its own shares or other specified securities without the buy-back being authorised by its articles.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
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Section 68(11) r/w Section 68(10)
Crime: Failing to file a return with the Registrar and SEBI, containing particulars relating to the buy-back within thirty days of completion of buy-back.
Title:
Power of company to purchase its own securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the officer who is in default.)
Imprisonment
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Section 67(5) r/w Section 67(1)
Crime: Company, limited by shares or guarantee and having a share capital, buying its own shares without consequent reduction of share capital.
Title:
Restrictions on purchase by company or giving of loans by it for purchase of its shares.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer in default) | MAX: INR 5000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 67(5) r/w Section 67(1)
Crime: Public company giving any financial assistance for a purchase or subscription made or to be made by any person or for any shares in the company or in its holding company.
Title:
Restrictions on purchase by company or giving of loans by it for purchase of its shares.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer in default) | MAX: INR 5000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer in default)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 58(6)
Crime: Contravening an order of the Tribunal in an appeal against refusal of registration of transfer or of transmission to any securities or interest of a member in the company.
Title:
Refusal of registration and appeal against refusal.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 57
Crime: Deceitfully personating as an owner of any security or interest in a company or of any share warrant or coupon issued in pursuance of this Act, and receiving, obtaining or attempting to receive or obtain such security, interest, share warrant, coupon or money due to such owner.
Title:
Punishment for personation of shareholder.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 464
Crime: Forming an association or partnership consisting of more than 100 persons for purpose of carrying on any business, without it being registered as a company.
Title:
Prohibition of association or partnership of persons exceeding certain number.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
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Section 46(5) r/w Section 447
Crime: Officer of the company involved in issuing of a duplicate certificate of shares with an intent to defraud.
Title:
Certificate of shares.

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 46(5)
Crime: Company issuing a duplicate certificate of shares with an intent to defraud.
Title:
Certificate of shares.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000000 (Higher of 10x the face value of shares involved in issue or 10,00,00,000)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: 10x the face value of shares involved in issue | MAX: INR 200000000 (Higher of 20x the face value of shares involved in issue or 20,00,00,000)
Imprisonment
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Section 454(8)(ii) r/w Section 454(3)(b)
Crime: Failing to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer which directs the company to rectify a default, within ninety days of receipt of order.
Title:
Adjudication of penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 454(8)(ii) r/w Section 454(3)(a)
Crime: Failing to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer which imposes penalty on the company within ninety days from date of receipt of order.
Title:
Adjudication of penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 454(8)(i) r/w Section 454(7)
Crime: Company failing to comply with the order of the Regional Director which confirms, modifies, or sets aside any order made by the adjudicating officer which has been appealed against within ninety days of receipt of order.
Title:
Adjudication of penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 454(8)(i) r/w Section 454(3)(b)
Crime: Company in default fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer which directs the company to rectify a default within ninety days of receipt of order.
Title:
Adjudication of penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
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Section 454(8)(i) r/w Section 454(3)(a)
Crime: Company fails to comply with the order of the adjudicating officer which imposes penalty on the company within ninety days from date of receipt of order.
Title:
Adjudication of penalties.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000
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Section 453
Crime: Using the word "Limited" or words "Private Limited" or any contraction or imitation of these, when the company is not duly incorporated as a private company or with limited liability.
Title:
Punishment for improper use of "Limited" or "Private Limited".

Fine MIN: INR 500 | MAX: INR 2000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 | MAX: INR 4000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 2000 (Per day)
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Section 452(2)
Crime: Officer or employee of a company defaulting on Court order to refund benefits derived from any property or cash wrongfully obtained, wrongfully withheld or knowingly misapplied.
Title:
Punishment for wrongful withholding of property
Fine

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Section 452(1)(b)
Crime: Officer or employee of a company wrongfully withholding or knowingly applying the company's property or cash in their possession for any unauthorised purpose.
Title:
Punishment for wrongful withholding of property

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
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Section 452(1)(a)
Crime: Any officer or employee of a company wrongfully obtaining possession of any property, including cash of the company.
Title:
Punishment for wrongful withholding of property

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
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Section 449(b)
Crime: Giving false evidence in any affidavit, deposition, or solemn affirmation, in or about the winding up of any company under this Act.
Title:
Punishment for false evidence.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 449(a)
Crime: Giving false evidence upon any examination on oath or solemn affirmation authorised under this Act.
Title:
Punishment for false evidence.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 2000000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 7.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 448(b) r/w Section 447
Crime: Any person knowingly making a statement which omits any material fact, knowing it to be material.
Title:
Punishment for false statement

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 448(a) r/w Section 447
Crime: Knowingly making a statement which is false in any material particulars in any return, report, certificate, financial statement, prospectus, statement or other document.
Title:
Punishment for false statement

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 447
Crime: Committing fraud where amount involved is more than ten lakh rupees or one percent of the turnover of the company.
Title:
Punishment for fraud.

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 447
Crime: Committing fraud in matter involving public interest.
Title:
Punishment for fraud.

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Death
Section 447
Crime: Committing fraud where amount involved is less than ten lakh rupees or one percent of the turnover of the company, and does not involve public interest.
Title:
Punishment for fraud.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 40(5) r/w Section 40(3)
Crime: Company failing to keep a separate bank account in a scheduled bank for the purpose of monies received on application from the public for subscription to securities.
Title:
Securities to be dealt with in stock exchanges.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 on the company; and 3,00,000 on the officer of the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (10,00,000 (company); 1,00,000 (officer of company)) | MAX: INR 10000000 (1,00,00,000 for the company; and 6,00,000 for the officer involved)
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Section 40(5) r/w Section 40(3)
Crime: Company utilising monies received from the public for subscription to securities for any other purpose than adjustment against allotment of securities, or for repayment of monies to applicants within time specified by SEBI.
Title:
Securities to be dealt with in stock exchanges.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 on the company; and 3,00,000 on the officer of the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (10,00,000 (company); 1,00,000 (officer of company)) | MAX: INR 10000000 (1,00,00,000 for the company; and 6,00,000 for the officer involved)
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Death
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Section 40(5) r/w Section 40(2)
Crime: Company failing to state name(s) of stock exchange in which securities shall be dealt with, in the prospectus which states that such an application has been made.
Title:
Securities to be dealt with in stock exchanges.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 on the company; and 3,00,000 on the officer of the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (10,00,000 (company); 1,00,000 (officer of company)) | MAX: INR 10000000 (1,00,00,000 for the company; and 6,00,000 for the officer involved)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
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Death
Section 40(5) r/w Section 40(1)
Crime: Company failing to apply for and obtain permission from one or more recognized stock exchanges for securities to be dealt with in them, before making a public offer.
Title:
Securities to be dealt with in stock exchanges.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 on the company; and 3,00,000 on the officer of the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (10,00,000 (company); 1,00,000 (officer of company)) | MAX: INR 10000000 (1,00,00,000 for the company; and 6,00,000 for the officer involved)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 389
Crime: Issuing, circulating or distributing in India a form of application for securities of a company incorporated or to be incorporated outside India, unless a certified copy as approved by resolution has been delivered for registration to the Registrar and the prospectus states the same.
Title:
Registration of prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 388(b)
Crime: Issuing, circulating or distributing in India a form of application for securities of a company incorporated or to be incorporated outside India, with a prospectus not rendering all persons concerned bound by the provisions on application forms for securities and securities to be dealt with in stock exchanges.
Title:
Provisions as to expert’s consent and allotment.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 388(a)
Crime: Issuing, circulating or distributing in India a form of application for securities of a company incorporated or to be incorporated outside India, with a prospectus including a statement purporting to be made by an expert, which does not have said expert's consent.
Title:
Provisions as to expert’s consent and allotment.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 387(3)
Crime: Issuing in India a form of application for securities of a company incorporated or to be incorporated outside India, unless the form is issued with a prospectus which complies with all requirements.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Section 392 r/w Section 387(1)
Crime: Issuing any unsigned and undated prospectus, offering to subscribe for securities of a company incorporated or to be incorporated outside India which does not contain prescribed particulars.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 387(1)
Crime: Circulating or distributing in India any unsigned and undated prospectus, offering to subscribe for securities of a company incorporated or to be incorporated outside India which does not contain prescribed particulars.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 385
Crime: Foreign company failing to pay the fee for registering any document to the Registrar.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Section 392 r/w Section 384(1), Section 71(5)
Crime: Foreign company issuing a prospectus or making an offer or invitation to the public or its members exceeding five hundred for the subscription of it debentures without appointing one or more debenture trustees.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Section 392 r/w Section 384(1), Section 71(4)
Crime: Foreign company which has issued debentures using amount credited to debenture redemption reserve account for any other reason than for redemption of debentures.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 384(1), Section 71(4)
Crime: Foreign company failing to pay interest and redeem debentures in accordance with the terms and conditions of their issue.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 384(1), Section 71(2)
Crime: Foreign company issuing debentures carrying voting rights.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 384(1), Section 71(2)
Crime: Foreign company which has issued debentures failing to create a debenture redemption reserve account out of the profits of the company available for payment of dividend.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 382(c)(ii)
Crime: Foreign company failing to cause notice of the fact of liability of its members being limited, conspicuously and legibly outside its every office or place of business in India.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 392 r/w Section 382(c)(i)
Crime: Foreign company failing to cause notice of the fact of liability of its members being limited, to be stated in legible English characters in every prospectus issued and all business letters, bill heads and letter paper, and in all notices, and other official publications of the company.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 382(b)
Crime: Foreign company failing to cause the name of the company and its country of incorporation to be stated in legible English characters in all business letters, bill heads and letter paper, and in all notices, and other official publications of the company.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 382(a)
Crime: Foreign company failing to conspicuously and legibly exhibit outside its every office or place of business in India, the name of the company and country in which it is incorporated.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 381(3)
Crime: Foreign company failing to submit a copy of list of all places of business they established in India.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 381(2)
Crime: Foreign company failing to annexe a certified English translation with copy of the balance sheet and profit and loss account if it it is not in English.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 381(1)(b)
Crime: Foreign company failing to submit a copy of the balance sheet and profit and loss account in every calendar year to the Registrar.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 381(1)(a)
Crime: Foreign company failing to make a balance sheet and profit and loss account in every calendar year.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 380(3)
Crime: Foreign company failing to deliver to Registrar a return containing particulars of an alteration made in any of the original documents delivered for registration, within thirty days of such alteration.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 392 r/w Section 380(1)
Crime: Foreign company failing to deliver to the Registrar for registration documents and particulars prescribed.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (3,00,000 for a company; and 5,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for a company; and 50,000 for the officer of the foreign company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (6,00,000 for a company; and 10,00,000 for the officer of the foreign company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 50000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 378ZS(6)
Crime: Failing to file a certified copy of an order of the Tribunal sanctioning the re-conversion of a Producer Company to inter-state co-operative society.
Title:
Re-conversion of Producer Company to inter-State co-operative society.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100 (100 Per copy, for the company as well as the concerned officer)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200 (Per copy, for the company as well as the concerned officer)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 378ZM(3)(b)
Crime: Director or officer of a Producer Company failing to convene annual general meeting or other general meetings.
Title:
Penalty for contravention.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 10000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 378ZM(3)(a)
Crime: Director or officer of a Producer Company failing to hand over custody to the Producer Company of books of account and other documents or property in their custody.
Title:
Penalty for contravention.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 10000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 378ZM(2)
Crime: Director or officer of a Producer Company wilfully failing to furnish any information relating to affairs of the Producer Company required by a Member or other duly authorised person.
Title:
Penalty for contravention.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5% of turnover of company in preceding financial year.

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 10% of turnover of company in preceding financial year.

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 378ZM(1)
Crime: Any person other than a Producer Company, carrying on business under any name which contains the words "Producer Company Limited".
Title:
Penalty for contravention.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 10000 (10,000 Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 20000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 10000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 129(7) r/w Section 129(5)
Crime: Failing to disclose the deviation from accounting standards along with the reasons and the financial effects arising out of such deviation in a company's financial statements.
Title:
Financial Statement

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 129(7) r/w Section 129(4)
Crime: Failing to apply the provisions of this Act relating to preparation, adoption and audit of the financial statements, the consolidated financial statements.
Title:
Financial Statement

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 129(7) r/w Section 129(3)
Crime: Failing to prepare and lay a consolidated financial statement of the company and of all the subsidiaries, before every annual general meeting, in case a company has one or more subsidiaries.
Title:
Financial Statement

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 129(7) r/w Section 129(2)
Crime: Board of Directors failing to table the financial statements for the financial year before every annual general meeting.
Title:
Financial Statement

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 129(7) r/w Section 129(1)
Crime: Failing to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company or companies in the financial statement in compliance with accounting standards.
Title:
Financial Statement

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(5)
Crime: Failing to keep books of account relating to a period of at least eight financial years immediately preceding a financial year.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(5)
Crime: Failing to keep books of account in respect of all the preceding years together with the vouchers relevant to any entry in such books, if the Company had been in existence for less than eight years.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(4)
Crime: Failing to give all assistance in connection with the inspection which the company may reasonably be expected to give.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(3)
Crime: Failing to keep books of account and other books and papers maintained by the company to be open for inspection at the registered office of the company during business hours.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(3)
Crime: Failing to maintain and produce copies for inspection of such financial information which are maintained outside India.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(2)
Crime: Company failing to keep proper books of account relating to the transactions effected at the branch office and faliing to send proper summarized returns periodically by the branch office to the company at its registered office.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 128(6) r/w Section 128(1)
Crime: Company failing to prepare and keep at its registered office books of account and other relevant books and papers and financial statement for every financial year on accrual basis.
Title:
Books of account, etc., to be kept by company

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 500000 (For the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the person with the duty of complying)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 127
Crime: Director being a knowing party to a default in paying the declared dividend to the entitled shareholder within thirty days from the date of declaration.
Title:
Punishment for failure to distribute dividends

Fine MIN: INR 1000 (1,000 per day for the Director; and 18% interest p.a. during the period of the default for the Company) | MAX: Not specified

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (2,000 per day for the Director; and 36% interest p.a. during the period of the default for the Company) | MAX: N/A

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000 (1,000 per day for the Director; and 18% interest p.a. during the period of the default for the Company) | MAX: N/A
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Death
Section 251
Crime: Making an application for the removal of name of company from the register of companies, with the object of evading liabilities of the company or with intention to deceive the creditors or defraud any other persons.
Title:
Fraudulent application for removal of name

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 229(c)
Crime: Providing an explanation which or false or known to be false with regards to a company or body corporate which is under inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Title:
Penalty for furnishing false statement, mutilation, destruction of documents

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 229(b)
Crime: Making or being a party to the making of a false entry in any document concerning the company or body corporate which is under inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Title:
Penalty for furnishing false statement, mutilation, destruction of documents

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3x the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3x the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 229(a)
Crime: Destroying, mutilating, falsifying, concealing, tampering or removing without authorisation any documents relating to the property, assets, or affairs of the company or body corporate which is under inspection, inquiry, or investigation.
Title:
Penalty for furnishing false statement, mutilation, destruction of documents

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3x the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3x the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 222
Crime: Company issuing or transferring securities against an order of the Tribunal in connection with any investigation against the company or a complaint made by a person in this regard.
Title:
Imposition of restrictions upon securities.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (1,00,000 for the company; and 25,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (25,00,000 for the company; and 5,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for the company; and 50,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 for the company; and 10,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 221
Crime: Removing, transferring or disposing of funds, assets or properties of a company against an order of the Tribunal in connection with any inquiry or investigation into affairs of the company, or complaint made by members or creditor having one lakh amout outstanding.
Title:
Freezing of assets of company on inquiry and investigation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (1,00,000 for the company; and 25,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (25,00,000 for the company; and 5,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (2,00,000 for the company; and 50,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 for the company; and 10,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 217(8)(d)
Crime: Refusing or failing without reasonable cause to sign any notes taken down in writing by the inspector.
Title:
Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 2000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 217(8)(c)
Crime: Refusing or failing without reasonable cause to appear personally or answering any question asked by the inspector,
Title:
Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 2000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 217(8)(b)
Crime: Refusing or failing without reasonable cause to furnish any information as required by the inspector.
Title:
Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 2000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 217(8)(a)
Crime: Refusing or failing without reasonable cause to produce any book or paper before the inspector.
Title:
Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 2000 (Per day)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
Section 217(6)
Crime: Director or officer of a company under investigation disobeying the direction issued by Registrar or inspector with respect to preserving and producing all books and papers relating to the company, or providing reasonable assistance.
Title:
Procedure, powers, etc., of inspectors.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 249(2) r/w Section 248(2)
Crime: Company making an application for removing its name from register of companies, if it changed its name or shifted its registered office from one state to another in the previous three months.
Title:
Restrictions on making application under section 248 in certain situations.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 249(2) r/w Section 248(2)
Crime: Company making an application for removing its name from register of companies, if it has made a disposal for value of property or rights held by it for gain in normal course of trading or carrying on of business in the previous three months.
Title:
Restrictions on making application under section 248 in certain situations.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 249(2) r/w Section 248(2)
Crime: Company making an application for removing its name from register of companies, if it has engaged in activity except what is necessary or expedient for making an application, deciding whether to do so, concluding its affairs, or complying with any statutory requirement in the previous three months.
Title:
Restrictions on making application under section 248 in certain situations.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 249(2) r/w Section 248(2)
Crime: Company making an application for removing its name from register of companies, if it's application to the Tribunal for sanctioning a compromise or arrangement, and matter has not been finally concluded, in the previous three months.
Title:
Restrictions on making application under section 248 in certain situations.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 249(2) r/w Section 248(2)
Crime: Company making an application for removing its name from register of companies, if it is being wound up in the previous three months.
Title:
Restrictions on making application under section 248 in certain situations.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 247(3) r/w Section 247(2)(d)
Crime: Registered valuer undertaking valuation of any assets in which they have a direct or indirect interest, or in which they become interested within three years prior to the appointment as a valuer or three years after the valuation, with the intention to defraud the company or its members.
Title:
Valuation by registered valuers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 247(3) r/w Section 247(2)(c)
Crime: Registered valuer failing to make the valuation in accordance with prescribed rules, with the intention to defraud the company or its members.
Title:
Valuation by registered valuers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 247(3) r/w Section 247(2)(b)
Crime: Registered valuer failing to exercise due diligence while performing their functions, with the intention to defraud the company or its members.
Title:
Valuation by registered valuers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 247(3) r/w Section 247(2)(a)
Crime: Registered valuer failing to make an impartial, true and fair valuation of assets, with the intention to defraud the company or its members.
Title:
Valuation by registered valuers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 245(7)
Crime: Company failing to comply with the order of the Tribunal in response to an application filed by member or members, depositor or depositors of the company as a class action application.
Title:
Class action.

Fine MIN: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 25,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (25,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 50,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 242(8) r/w Section 242(5)
Crime: Company altering its memorandum or articles of the company inconsistent with the any alteration in the memorandum or articles made by an order of the Tribunal.
Title:
Powers of Tribunal.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (1,00,000 for the company; and 25,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (25,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 50,000 for the officer involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (50,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 243(2) r/w Section 243(1A)
Crime: Knowingly acting or being party to the acting of a person as a director, or any other officer connected with the conduct and management of the affairs of any company, upon being declared unfit to hold the office of director by the Tribunal.
Title:
Consequence of termination or modification of certain agreements.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 243(2) r/w Section 243(1)(b)
Crime: Knowingly acting or being party to the acting of a person as a managing director or other director or manager of a company, within five years of the setting aside or termination of such agreement with the company.
Title:
Consequence of termination or modification of certain agreements.

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Section 347(4) r/w Section 347(3)
Crime: Contravening any rule or order made with respect to period for proper destruction of books and papers of a wound up company, and enabling any creditor or contributory of the company to make representations to the Central Government.
Title:
Disposal of books and papers of company

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 344
Crime: Wilfully authorising or permitting the failure to include a statement that a company is being wound up in every invoice, order for goods or business letter issued by or on behalf of the company or a Company Liquidator.
Title:
Statement that company is in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 600000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 339
Crime: Knowingly being party to the carrying on of business with the intent to defraud creditors of the company or any fraudulent purpose, as a director, manager, or officer of the company.
Title:
Liability for fraudulent conduct of business

Fine MIN: Amount involved in fraud | MAX: 3 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Twice the amount involved in fraud | MAX: 6 times the amount involved in fraud

Imprisonment MIN: 0.5 YRS | MAX: 10.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 338(1)
Crime: Failing to keep proper books of account throughout the period of two years immediately preceding the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Liability where proper accounts not kept

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 337(c)
Crime: Concealing or removing any part of the property of the company since the date of any unsatisfied judgment or order for payment of money within two months from the date of the order, with an intent to defraud creditors, as an officer of a company subsequently ordered to be wound up.
Title:
Penalty for frauds by officers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 337(b)
Crime: Making or causing to be made any gift or transfer of or charge on any property of the company with an intent to defraud creditors of the company, as an officer of a company subsequently ordered to be wound up.
Title:
Penalty for frauds by officers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 337(b)
Crime: Causing or conniving at the levying of any execution against the property of the company with an intent to defraud creditors of the company, as an officer of a company subsequently ordered to be wound up.
Title:
Penalty for frauds by officers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 337(a)
Crime: By false pretences or other fraud inducing any person to give credit to the company, as an officer of a company subsequently ordered to be wound up.
Title:
Penalty for frauds by officers.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 1.0 YRS | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(2) r/w Section 336(1)(d)(viii)
Crime: Knowingly taking in or receiving any property pawned, pledged, or disposed of property of the company which has been obtained on credit and has not been paid for.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 300000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 600000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(i)
Crime: Officer of a company being wound up, making any false representation or fraud to obtain the consent of the creditors of the company to an agreement with reference to the affairs of the company or to the winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(h)
Crime: Officer of a company being wound up attempting to account for any part of the property of the company by fictitious losses or expenses after the commencement of winding up or at any meeting of the creditors of the company within twelve months before commencement of the winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(g)
Crime: Preventing the production of any book or paper affecting or relating to the property or affairs of the company after commencement of winding up, as an officer of a company being wound up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(f)
Crime: Failing to inform the Company Liquidator when knowing of or believing a false debt proved by any person under the winding up within one month, as an officer of a company being wound up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(e)
Crime: Making any material omission in any statement relating to the affairs of the company, as an officer of a company being wound up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(viii)
Crime: Pawning, pledging, or disposing of any property of the company which has been obtained on credit and has not been paid for, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(vii)
Crime: Obtaining a property on credit under a false pretence that the company is carrying on its business, which the company does not subsequently pay for, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(vi)
Crime: Obtaining any property on credit by making any false representation or other fraud for or on behalf of the company which the company does not subsequently pay for, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(v)
Crime: Fraudulently parting with, altering or making any omission in any book or paper affecting or relating to the property or affairs of the company, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up..
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(iv)
Crime: Making or being privy to the making of any false entry in any book or paper affecting or relating to the property or affairs of the company, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(iii)
Crime: Concealing, destroying, mutilating, or falsifying or being privy to the concealment, destruction, mutilation, falsification of any book or paper affecting or relating to the property or affairs of the company, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(ii)
Crime: Fraudulently removing any part of the property of the company to the value of one thousand rupees or more, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(d)(i)
Crime: Concealing any part of the property of the company to the value of one thousand rupees or more, or any debt due to or from the company, as an officer of the company within twelve months immediately before the commencement of winding up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(c)
Crime: Failing to deliver up to the Company Liquidator all such books and papers of the company in one's custody or under one's control, and which which they are required by law to deliver, as an officer of a company being wound up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(b)
Crime: Failing to deliver up to the Company Liquidator all such part of the movable and immovable property of the company as is in one's custody or under one's control, and which which they are required by law to deliver, as an officer of a company being wound up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 336(1)(a)
Crime: Failing to fully and truly disclose to the Company Liquidator all the property of the company and how and to whom, and for what consideration and when the company disposed any part, as an officer of a company being wound up.
Title:
Offences by officers of companies in liquidation.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 300000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 600000

Imprisonment MIN: 3.0 YRS | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 274(4)
Crime: Director or officer of the company failing to file statement of affairs as directed by the Tribunal while dealing with a petition for winding up of the company.
Title:
Directions for filing statement of affairs

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: N/A | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
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Section 274(4)
Crime: Director or officer of the company failing to submit the books of account of the company completed and audited up to the date of the order for winding up passed by the Tribunal within thirty days of such order.
Title:
Directions for filing statement of affairs

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: N/A | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 207(4)
Crime: Disobeying direction issued by Registrar or inspector calling for books of account and other books and papers.
Title:
Conduct of inspection and inquiry.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 206(7)
Crime: Failing to furnish any further information or explanation or produce any document as required by the Registrar in scrutiny of any document filed by a company.
Title:
Power to call for information, inspect books and conduct inquiries

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 200000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 500 (Per day)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(9)
Crime: Company failing to maintain a register containing particulars of loans or guarantee given or security provided or acquisition made.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(8)
Crime: Company giving any loan, guarantee or security, or making an acquisition while being in default in repayment of any deposits accepted or in payment of interest.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(7)
Crime: Company giving any loan, guarantee or security at a rate of interest lower than the prevailing yield of one year, three year, five year or ten year Government Security closest to the duration of the loan.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(6)
Crime: Company registered under Section 12 of SEBI Act taking inter-corporate loan or deposits exceeding prescribed limit.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(6)
Crime: Company registered under Section 12 of SEBI Act failing to furnish details of loans or deposits in its financial statement.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(5)
Crime: Company investing or giving a loan or guarantee or security without a resolution sanctioning it at a meeting of the Board of Directors and without prior approval of public financial institution where any term loan is subsisting.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(4)
Crime: Company failing to disclose the full particulars of loans given, investment made or guarantee given or security provided and purpose of the same in its financial statement.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(3)
Crime: Company making investment or loan, or giving guarantee or security, when the aggregate amount exceeds sixty percent of its paid-up share capital, free reserves and securities premium account, without authorisation taken by special resolution in a general meeting.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(2)(c)
Crime: Company directly or indirectly acquiring by subscribing or purchasing the securities of any other body corporate exceeding sixty per cent of its paid-up share capital, free reserves and securities premium account or one hundred per cent of its free reserves and securities premium account.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(2)(b)
Crime: Company directly or indirectly giving any guarantee or providing security in connection with a loan to any other body corporate or person exceeding sixty per cent of its paid-up share capital, free reserves and securities premium account or one hundred per cent of its free reserves and securities premium account.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(2)(a)
Crime: Company directly or indirectly giving any loan to any person or other body corporate exceeding sixty per cent of its paid-up share capital, free reserves and securities premium account or one hundred per cent of its free reserves and securities premium account.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(10)(b)
Crime: Company failing to provide extracts from and copies of the register containing particulars of loans, guarantee, security, and acquisitions to its members upon payment of fees.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(10)(a)
Crime: Company failing to keep the register containing particulars of loans, guarantee, security, and acquisitions open for inspection at the registered office of the company.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 186(13) r/w Section 186(1)
Crime: Company making investment through more than two layers of investment companies.
Title:
Loan and investment by company

Fine MIN: INR 25000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the officer involved) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 185(4) r/w Section Section 185(2)(b)
Crime: Company advancing any loan, giving guarantee, or providing any security in connection with any loan taken in whom any of the directors of the company is interested, when such loans are not going to be utilised by the borrowing company for its principal business activities.
Title:
Loan to directors, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 185(4) r/w Section Section 185(2)(a)
Crime: Company advancing any loan, giving guarantee, or providing any security in connection with any loan taken in whom any of the directors of the company is interested, without a special resolution being passed by company in general meeting.
Title:
Loan to directors, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 185(4) r/w Section Section 185(1)(b)
Crime: Company advancing any loan, giving guarantee, or providing security for any loan taken by a firm in which any director of the company or their relative is a partner.
Title:
Loan to directors, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 185(4) r/w Section Section 185(1)(a)
Crime: Company advancing any loan, giving guarantee, or providing security for any loan taken by any director of a company or of a company which is its holding company or any partner or relative of any such director.
Title:
Loan to directors, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 2500000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 1000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved) | MAX: INR 5000000 (For the company as well as the concerned officer and director involved)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Section 182(4) r/w Section 182(3A)
Crime: Company making the contribution by any means other than an account payee cheque or an account payee bank draft or using electronic clearing system through a bank account.
Title:
Prohibitions and restrictions regarding political contributions

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 10x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Section 182(4) r/w Section 182(3)
Crime: Company failing to disclose the total amount contributed to a political party in its profit and loss account.
Title:
Prohibitions and restrictions regarding political contributions

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 10x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
Section 182(4) r/w Section 182(1)
Crime: Non-Government company contributing to any political party before completing three financial years of existence.
Title:
Prohibitions and restrictions regarding political contributions

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 10x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
Section 182(4) r/w Section 182(1)
Crime: Company contributing to any political party without passing a resolution authorising such contribution at a meeting of Board of Directors.
Title:
Prohibitions and restrictions regarding political contributions

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: 10x the amount contributed, levied on the company as well as the concerned Officer

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 0.5 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(7)
Crime: Chairpersons of Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationships Committee, or their authorised representatives, failing to attend general meetings of the company.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(6)
Crime: Stakeholders Relationship Committee failing to consider and resolve the grievances of security holders of the company.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(5)
Crime: Board of Directors failing to constitute a Stakeholders Relationship Committee consisting of a chairperson who shall be a non-executive director, and other members.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(4)(c)
Crime: Nomination and Remuneration Committee failing to ensure that remuneration to directors, key managerial personnel and senior management involves balance between fixed and incentive pay.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(4)(b)
Crime: Nomination and Remuneration Committee failing to ensure that the relationship of remuneration to performance is clear and meets appropriate benchmarks while formulating the remuneration policy.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(4)(a)
Crime: Nomination and Remuneration Committee failing to ensure that the level and composition of remuneration is reasonable and sufficient to attract, retain and motivate directors of the quality required.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(4)
Crime: Company failing to place the remuneration policy on the website of the company, and that its features are disclosed in the Board's report.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(3)
Crime: Nomination and Remuneration Committee failing to formulate the criteria for determining qualifications, positive attributes and independence of a director, and to recommend to the Board a police, relating to the remuneration for personnel.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(2)
Crime: Nomination and Remuneration Committee failing to identify persons who are qualified to become directors and who may be appointed in senior management, and to recommend such appointment and removal to the Board.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(2)
Crime: Nomination and Remuneration Committee failing to specify the manner for effective evaluation of performance of Board, its committees and individual directors, and review its implementation and compliance.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 178(1)
Crime: Board of Directors failing to constitute the Nomination and Remuneration Committee consisting of three or more non-executive directors out of which at least half shall be independent directors.
Title:
Nomination and Remuneration Committee and Stakeholders Relationship Committee.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(9)
Crime: Listed company or other prescribed class or classes of companies failing to establish a vigil mechanism for directors and employees to report concerns.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(8)
Crime: The Board of Directors' report failing to disclose the composition of the Audit Committee, or rejection of any recommendation of the Audit Committee aolng with reasons for the same.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(4)
Crime: Audit Committee failing to act in accordance with the terms of reference specified in writing by the company's Board of Directors.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(3)
Crime: Failing to reconstitute the Audit Committee of the company within one year of commencement of this Act.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(2)
Crime: Audit Committee failing to include three directors with independent directors forming a majority.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(10)
Crime: Vigil mechanism established by company failing to provide adequate safeguards against victimisation of persons.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(10)
Crime: Vigil mechanism established by company failing to provide direct access to the chairperson of the Audit Committee in appropriate or exceptional cases.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(10)
Crime: Company failing to disclose details of establishment of vigil mechanism on its website and in the Board's report.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 178(8) r/w Section 177(1)
Crime: Board of Directors of a public listen Company failing to constitute an Audit Committee.
Title:
Audit Committee

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (Fine levied on the company) | MAX: INR 500000 (Fine levied on the company)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 (Levied on the company) | MAX: INR 1000000 (Levied on the company)
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 166(7) r/w Section 166(5)
Crime: Director achieving any undue gain or advantage to themself or to their relatives, partners, or associates.
Title:
Duties of directors.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Death

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Section 166(7) r/w Section 166(4)
Crime: Director involving in a situation in which they may have a direct or indirect interest that conflicting with the interest of the company.
Title:
Duties of directors.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 166(7) r/w Section 166(3)
Crime: Director failing to exercise their duties with independent judgment, due and reasonable care, skill and diligence.
Title:
Duties of directors.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 166(7) r/w Section 166(2)
Crime: Director failing to act in good faith in order to promote the objects of the company for the benefit of its members as a whole, and in the best interests of the company, its employees, the shareholders, the community, and for the protection of environment.
Title:
Duties of directors.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 166(7) r/w Section 166(2)
Crime: Director assigning their office.
Title:
Duties of directors.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 166(7) r/w Section 166(1)
Crime: Director of a company failing to act in accordance with the articles of the company.
Title:
Duties of directors.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(2)
Crime: Auditor failing to comply with cost auditing standards while conducting the cost audit.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(2)
Crime: Auditor conducting the cost audit knowingly or willfully failing to comply with cost auditing standards with an intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(2)
Crime: Cost auditor failing to submit the audit of cost records to the Board of Directors of the company.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(2)
Crime: Cost auditor knowingly or wilfully failing to submit the audit of cost records to the Board of Directors of the company with an intention to deceive the company or its stakeholders.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(1)
Crime: Failing to appoint a cost accountant for the audit of cost records.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(1)
Crime: Appointing the auditor of the company as the cost accountant for the audit of cost records.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(1)
Crime: Company failing to submit to the Central Government a copy of the cost audit report within thirty days of receipt of such report, with full information and explanation on every reservation or qualification.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(1)
Crime: Company failing to give all assitance and facilities to the cost auditor appointed for auditing the cost records of the company.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 148 r/w Section 147(1)
Crime: Company failing to submit further information or explanation on cost audit report as called for by the Central Government.
Title:
Central Government to specify audit of items of cost in respect of certain companies.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 145
Crime: Auditor failing to sign the auditor's report or sign or certify any other document of the company, and qualifications, observations or comments on financial transactions or matters.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 145
Crime: Auditor knowingly or willfully failing to sign the auditor's report or sign or certify any other document of the company, and qualifications, observations or comments on financial transactions or matters with the intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 144
Crime: Auditor failing to provide services which are approved by the Board of Directors or the audit committee.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 144
Crime: Auditor knowingly or wilfully failing to provide services which are approved by the Board of Directors or the audit committee with an intention to deceive the company or its stakeholders.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(9)
Crime: Auditor failing to comply with the auditing standards.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(9)
Crime: Auditor failing to comply with the auditing standards, knowingly or wilfully with an intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(5)
Crime: Auditor failing to submit a copy of the audit report to the CAG when appointed in a company owned or controlled by the Central or any State Government.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(5)
Crime: Auditor failing to submit a copy of the audit report to the CAG, knowingly or wilfully with an intention to deceive the company or its stakeholders, when appointed in a company owned or controlled by the Central or any State Government.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(4)
Crime: Auditor failing to give reasons for not including matters required to be included in the audit report.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(4)
Crime: Auditor knowingly or wilfully with an intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities, failing to give reasons for not including matters required to be included in the audit report.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(3)
Crime: Auditor submitting report which fails to state required particulars.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(3)
Crime: Auditor submitting report which fails to state required particulars, knowingly or wilfully with an intention to deceive the company or its shareholders or creditors or tax authorities.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(2)
Crime: Auditor failing to make a report to the members of the company on the accounts examined and on every financial statement which are required by or under this Act to be laid before the company in general meeting, giving a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs at the end of its financial year.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 500000 (Lesser of 5,00,000 or 4x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 143(2)
Crime: Auditor knowingly or willfully failing to make a report, with an intention to deceive the company or its stakeholders, on every financial statement which are required by or under this Act to be laid before the company in general meeting, giving a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs at the end of its financial year.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 139(1)
Crime: Auditor failing to provide written consent and certificate that their appointment is in accordance with conditions as prescribed.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 1000000 (Lesser of 10,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147(2) r/w Section 139(1)
Crime: Auditor wilfully or knowingly failing to provide written consent and certificate that their appointment is in accordance with conditions as prescribed, to deceive the company or its stakeholders.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 2500000 (Lesser of 25,00,000 or 8x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 5000000 (Lesser of 50,00,000 or 16x the remuneration)

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 1.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 146
Crime: Company failing to forward all notices and other communcations relating to any general meeting to the auditor of the company.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 146
Crime: Auditor of the company failing to attend any general meeting of the company, either personally or by their authorised representative.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 145
Crime: Failing to read before the company in general meeting and leave open for inspection by any member of the company the qualifications, observations or comments on financial transactions or matters, which have any adverse effect on the functioning of the company, mentioned in the auditor’s report.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 143(5)
Crime: CAG failing to appoint an auditor and direct the manner in which the accounts of the company are required to be audited, in a company owned or controlled by the Central or any State Government.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 143(1)
Crime: Denying the auditor of a company access to the books of account and vouchers of the company, or information and explanation they may consider necessary for performance of their duties as auditor.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 142(2)
Crime: Failing to include expenses incurred by the auditor in connection with the audit of the company, and any facility extended, in their remuneration.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 142(1)
Crime: Failing to fix the remuneration of the auditor of a company in its general meeting.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 141(4)
Crime: Appointed auditor failing to vacate the office when incurring any disqualification.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 141(2)
Crime: Acting and signing on behalf of a firm appointed as an auditor of a company, while not being a partner who is a chartered accountant.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 140(4)(i)
Crime: Failing to give a special notice for a resolution at an annual general meeting for appointing an auditor, except for a retiring auditor.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 140(4)(i)
Crime: Failing to give a special notice for a resolution at an annual general meeting for providing expressely that a retiring auditor shall not be re-appointed, except where the retiring auditor has completed a consecutive tenure of five years or ten years.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 140(1)
Crime: Removing an audtior from office before expiry of term without a special resolution of the company and approval of the Central Government.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(8)
Crime: Failing to fill any casual vacancy in the office of an auditor within 30 days.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(7)
Crime: Failing to appoint the first auditor within 150 days of registration, as a government company or company owned or controlled, partly or wholly, by Central or State Government.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(6)
Crime: Company failing to appoint the first auditor within 120 days of registration.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(5)
Crime: A government company or company owned or controlled, partly or wholly, by Central or State Government, Comptroller and Auditor-General failing to appoint a duly qualified auditor within 180 days from commencement of the financial year.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(2)(b)
Crime: Appointing or re-appointing an audit firm as auditor for more than two terms of five consecutive years.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(2)(a)
Crime: Appointing or re-appointing an individual as auditor for more than one term of five consecutive years.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(11)
Crime: Failing to take into account the recommendations of the Audit Committee for all appointments including the filling of a casual vacancy of an auditor.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 147 r/w Section 139(1)
Crime: Failing to appoint an auditor at the first annual general meeting.
Title:
Punishment for contravention.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the company; and 10,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the company; and 1,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (50,000 for the company; and 20,000 for the officer in default) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the company; and 2,00,000 for the officer in default)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 26(9) r/w Section 26(8)
Crime: Issuing a prospectus more than ninety days after being delivered to the Registrar for filing.
Title:
Matters to be stated in prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 26(9) r/w Section 26(6)
Crime: Issuing a prospectus without stating that a copy has been delivering for filing to the Registrar and failing to specify the documents required to be attached to the copy so delivered.
Title:
Matters to be stated in prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 26(9) r/w Section 26(5)
Crime: Including a statement purporting to be made by an expert, except when such expert has not been engaged or interested in formation, promotion or management of the company and has given written consent to issue of the prospetus.
Title:
Matters to be stated in prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 26(9) r/w Section 26(4)
Crime: Issuing a prospectus, a copy of which has not been delivered to the Registrar for filing with the signature of every person named as a director, proposed director, or duly authorised attorney.
Title:
Matters to be stated in prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 26(9) r/w Section 26(1)(c)
Crime: Issuing a prospectus without a declaration about the compliance of the provisions of this Act and a statement that nothing in the prospectus is contrary to the provisions of specified Acts and rules and regulations made thereunder.
Title:
Matters to be stated in prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 26(9) r/w Section 26(1)
Crime: Issuing an undated and unsigned prospectus and failing to set out information and reports on financial information as may be specified by SEBI.
Title:
Matters to be stated in prospectus.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 300000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 (For the company as well as the concerned person) | MAX: INR 600000 (For the company as well as the concerned person)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 118(12)
Crime: Tampering with the minutes of the proceedings of meeting.
Title:
Minutes of proceedings of general meeting, meeting of Board of Directors and other meeting and resolutions passed by postal ballot

Fine MIN: INR 25000 | MAX: INR 100000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 200000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
The Competition Act, 2002
Enactment Date: 13-01-2003
Act Year: 2003
Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Enforcement Date: 31-03-2003
Corporate Law
Short Title
The Competition Act, 2002
Long Title
An Act to provide, keeping in view of the economic development of the country, for the establishment of a Commission to prevent practices having adverse effect on competition, to promote and sustain competition in markets, to protect the interests of consumers and to ensure freedom of trade carried on by other participants in markets, in India, and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 13-01-2003
Act Year: 2003
Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Enforcement Date : 31-03-2003
Section 42(3)
Crime: Failing to pay the penalty imposed by the Commission.
Title:
Contravention of orders of Commission.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 250000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 42(3)
Crime: Failing to comply with the orders or directions issued by the Commission.
Title:
Contravention of orders of Commission.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 250000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 3.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified

Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Enactment Date: 07-01-2009
Act Year: 2009
Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Enforcement Date: 31-03-2009
Corporate Law
Short Title
The Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008
Long Title
An Act to make provisions for the formation and regulation of limited liability partnerships and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Basic Details
Enactment Date: 07-01-2009
Act Year: 2009
Ministry: Ministry of Corporate Affairs
Enforcement Date : 31-03-2009
Section 74
Crime: Contravening any of the provisions of this Act or any rule made thereunder for which no punishment is otherwise provided.
Title:
General Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100 (Per day) | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 74
Crime: Contravening any condition, limitation or restriction subject to which any approval, sanction, consent, confirmation, recognition, direction or exemption in relation to any matter has been granted.
Title:
General Penalties.

Fine MIN: Not specified | MAX: INR 5000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: N/A | MAX: INR 10000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100 (Per day) | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 47(5)(c)
Crime: Failing to appear before the inspector personally when required to do so.
Title:
Production of documents and evidence

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 25000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 4000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50 | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 47(5)(c)
Crime: Failing to answer any question which is put to them by the inspector when being examined on oath.
Title:
Production of documents and evidence

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 25000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 4000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50 | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 47(5)(b) r/w Section 47(2)
Crime: Failing or refusing to produce any books and papers before an inspector or any person authorised by them, if the furnishing of such information or the production of such books and papers is relevant or necessary for the purposes of their investigation, without reasonable cause.
Title:
Production of documents and evidence

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 25000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 4000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50 | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 47(5)(a) r/w Section Section 47(1)(a)
Crime: Failing or refusing to produce any books and papers of, or relating to, the limited liability partnership, before an inspector or any person authorised by them in this behalf, without reasonable cause.
Title:
Production of documents and evidence.

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 25000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 4000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 50 | MAX: INR 500
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 38(3)
Crime: Failing to comply with any requisition to answer any question or make a declaration or supply details or particulars from the Registrar, within a reasonable time without lawful excuse.
Title:
Power of Registrar to obtain information.

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 25000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 4000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 38(3)
Crime: Failing to comply with any summons issued by the registrar to appear before them or an inspector or other authorised official, to answer any question, make declaration or supply any details as required.
Title:
Power of registrar to obtain information

Fine MIN: INR 2000 (Not specified) | MAX: INR 25000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 4000 | MAX: INR 50000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 37(b)
Crime: Knowingly omitting any material fact in any return or other document.
Title:
Penalty for false statement.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 37(a)
Crime: Knowingly making a statement which is false in any material particular, in any return or other document.
Title:
Penalty for false statement.

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 200000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 20.
Crime: Carrying on business under any name or title of which the words "Limited Liability Partnership" or "LLP" or any contraction or imitation, without it being duly incorporated as limited liability partnership.
Title:
Penalty for improper use of words "limited liability partnership" or "LLP".

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 500000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 1000000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34(6) r/w Section 34(4)
Crime: Failing to get the accounts of limited liability partnerships audited in accordance with rules.
Title:
Maintenance of books of account, other records and audit, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the LLP; and 10,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the LLP; and 1,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (1,00,000 for the LLP; and 20,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the LLP; and 2,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Fine
Imprisonment
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Section 34(6) r/w Section 34(2)
Crime: Failing to prepare a Statement of Account and Solvency within a period of six months from the end of each financial year.
Title:
Maintenance of books of account, other records and audit, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the LLP; and 10,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the LLP; and 1,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (1,00,000 for the LLP; and 20,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the LLP; and 2,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Section 34(6) r/w Section 34(1)
Crime: Failing to maintain proper books of account relating to the affairs of Limited Liability Partnership for each year of its existence on cash basis or accrual basis and according to double entry system of accounting.
Title:
Maintenance of books of account, other records and audit, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the LLP; and 10,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the LLP; and 1,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (1,00,000 for the LLP; and 20,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the LLP; and 2,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34(6) r/w Section 34(1)
Crime: Failing to maintain proper books of account relating to the affairs of Limited Liability Partnership at its registered office.
Title:
Maintenance of books of account, other records and audit, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 (25,000 for the LLP; and 10,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 500000 (5,00,000 for the LLP; and 1,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 (1,00,000 for the LLP; and 20,000 for the designated partner of the LLP) | MAX: INR 1000000 (10,00,000 for the LLP; and 2,00,000 for the designated partner of the LLP)
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Imprisonment
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Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 34(6) r/w Section 34(1)
Crime: Designated partners failing to maintain proper books of account relating to the affairs of Limited Liability Partnership for each year of its existence on cash basis or accrual basis and according to double entry system of accounting.
Title:
Maintenance of books of account, other records and audit, etc.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 100000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: INR 200000
Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Imprisonment
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
Section 30(2)
Crime: Carrying on a business with the intent to defraud creditors of the Limited Liability Partnership or any other person.
Title:
Unlimited liability in case of fraud.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
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Section 30(2)
Crime: Carrying on a business for any fradulent purpose.
Title:
Unlimited liability in case of fraud.

Fine MIN: INR 50000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 100000 | MAX: INR 1000000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 5.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death
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Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
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Death
Section 11(3) r/w Section 11(1)(c)
Crime: Knowingly making any false statement in the statement attesting that all the requirements of this Act and the rules have been complied with.
Title:
Incorporation document.

Fine MIN: INR 10000 | MAX: INR 500000

Imprisonment MIN: Not specified | MAX: 2.0 YRS | FORM OF IMPRISONMENT: Not specified
Judicial Discretion between Fine and Imprisonment
Life Imprisonment
Death

Fine MIN: INR 20000 | MAX: INR 1000000
