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Resigned Director Not Liable For Cheque Issued By Company After His Resignation: Supreme Court

Supreme Court bench comprising Justice J.K. Maheshwari and Justice Rajesh Bindal in Criminal Appeal arising out of S.L.P. (Crl.) No(s).

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Gist of Adjudication Orders Passed by the Registrar of Companies , Kerala Under Section 454 of the Companies Act 2013 in the month of August 2024

Sl.No. Company Against which the order is passed & date Violation /Default by the Company Relevant provisions of the Act

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