Companies Act 1956

The Companies Act 1956 was an Act of the Parliament of India, enacted in 1956, which enabled companies to be formed by registration, and set out the responsibilities of companies, their directors and secretaries. It was repealed and replaced by the Companies Act 2013.

Companies Act 1956
Parliament of India
Long title
  • An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to companies and certain other associations
CitationAct No. 1 of 1956
Territorial extentIndia
Enacted byParliament of India
Enacted18 January 1956
Commenced1 April 1956 and amendment 2015
Repeals
Some provisions of the Act are still in force (as per Ministry of Corporate Affairs Website)
Status: Repealed
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