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Section 369: Saving of existing liabilities

Companies Act, 2013 · Chapter XXI: Companies Authorised to Register under this Act · In force

This section is to clarify that registering a company does not affect its existing debts or obligations.

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What the section says
In plain terms
The registration of a company in pursuance of this Part shall not affect its rights or liabilities in respect of any debt or obligation incurred, or any contract entered into, by, to, with, or on behalf of, the company before registration.

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