84 Offences by companies

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Section 84(1)

Where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company, every person who, at the time the offence was committed was in charge of, and was responsible to, the company for the conduct of the business of the company, as well as the company, shall be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

Section 84(2)

Nothing contained in sub-section (1) shall render any such person liable to any punishment provided in this Act, if he proves that the offence was committed without his knowledge or that he had exercised all due diligence to prevent the commission of such offence.

Section 84(3)

Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-section (1), where an offence under this Act has been committed by a company and it is proved that the offence has been committed with the consent or connivance of, or is attributable to any neglect on the part of, any director, manager, secretary or other officer of the company, such director, manager, secretary or other officer shall also be deemed to be guilty of the offence and shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished accordingly.

Explanation, for the purpose of this section

  • (a) "company" means any body corporate, and includes
    • (i) a firm; and
    • (ii) an association of persons or a body of individuals whether incorporated or not.
  • (b) "director" in relation to
    • (i) a firm, means a partner in the firm;
    • (ii) an association of persons or a body of individuals, means any member controlling affairs thereof.
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