The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 is a Practice book on Corporate and Commercial Laws on Conferenza, priced at ₹76 (20% off MRP ₹95). Published by Commercial Law Publishers. Order online with fast delivery across India.
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The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920
Commercial Law Publishers
Book Specifications
- Course
- Practice
- Subject
- Corporate and Commercial Laws
- Publisher
- Commercial Law Publishers
About this book
The bare text of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, printed exactly as enacted without commentary and incorporating the relevant State Amendments. It covers the rights, duties and liabilities of insolvent persons and their creditors, and the procedure for adjudicating and administering insolvent estates.
At a glance
| Act | Act No. 5 of 1920 |
| Includes | Relevant State Amendments |
| Format | Bare Act, text as enacted |
| Publisher | Commercial Law Publishers |
What's inside
- Conditions and procedures for presenting an insolvency petition
- Powers and jurisdiction of insolvency courts
- Duties of debtors and protection of their property during proceedings
- Appointment, powers and responsibilities of receivers
- Distribution of assets among creditors, settlement of claims and discharge of insolvents
- Penalties for fraudulent conduct or concealment of property, plus State-specific procedural amendments
Who should buy this
- Legal practitioners handling insolvency and debt recovery cases
- Judicial officers and court staff working on insolvency matters
- Students and researchers who need the enacted text for statutory reference
Publisher's description
Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920
This edition of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (Act No. 5 of 1920), incorporating relevant State Amendments, is presented as an authoritative legal reference on the law relating to insolvency proceedings within the provinces of India. It comprehensively sets out the statutory provisions governing the rights, duties, and liabilities of insolvent persons and their creditors, along with the procedures for adjudication and administration of insolvent estates.
The book presents the bare text of the law—precisely as enacted—without commentary or interpretation, making it ideal for statutory referencing, academic study, and professional use. It ensures direct access to the legislative framework that regulates insolvency proceedings at the provincial level.
The content spans the complete scope of the Act, including:
• Conditions and procedures for presenting an insolvency petition
• Powers and jurisdiction of insolvency courts
• Duties of debtors and protection of their property during proceedings
• Appointment, powers, and responsibilities of receivers in insolvency cases
• Distribution of assets among creditors and settlement of claims
• Discharge of insolvent persons and consequences of adjudication
• Penalties for fraudulent conduct or concealment of property by insolvents
• State-specific amendments to address regional procedural variations in insolvency law
This edition is particularly suitable for:
• Legal practitioners handling insolvency and debt recovery cases
• Judicial officers and court staff involved in insolvency matters
• Government departments responsible for administration of justice
• Academicians, researchers, and students studying commercial and insolvency law
• Financial institutions and creditors managing insolvency-related claims
Whether used in legal practice, courts, government offices, or academic institutions, this edition delivers the full legislative authority of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, as applicable in 2023.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920?+
The bare text of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, printed exactly as enacted without commentary and incorporating the relevant State Amendments. It covers the rights, duties and liabilities of insolvent persons and their creditors, and the procedure for adjudicating and admin
How much does The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 cost?+
The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 is available for ₹76 (MRP ₹95) on Conferenza, with fast delivery.
Which exam is The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 for?+
Practice — Corporate and Commercial Laws.
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