Section 17 of the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 – Continuance of proceedings on death of debtor

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Section 17: Continuance of proceedings on death of debtor

If a debtor by or against whom an insolvency petition has been presented dies, the proceedings in the matter shall, unless the Court otherwise orders, be continued so far as may be necessary for the realisation and distribution of the property of the debtor.

Source: official text of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 as published on India Code (PDF). All sections of the Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920.

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