Section 457: Non-disclosure of information in certain cases.

The Companies Act, 2013Central Act · Act 18 of 2013

Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, the Registrar, any officer of the Government or any other person shall not be compelled to disclose to any court, Tribunal or other authority, the source from where he got any information which--

(a) has led the Central Government to order an investigation under section 210; or

(b) is or has been material or relevant in connection with such investigation.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Companies Act, 2013
Section	457
Marginal note	Non-disclosure of information in certain cases.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source
Judgments citing it	3

Judgments that turned on this provision

COMA/439/2000 of GULAMNABI SHARKUBHAI AJMERI Vs O.L. OF A'BAD MFG. & CALICO PTG. COMPANY LIMITED.High Court of Gujarat · 2001-12-07
COMP/131/1996 of MODERN ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES Vs ASHOK TIGERLATHER PVT.LTD.High Court of Gujarat · 1996-12-12

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