Section 386: Interpretation

For the purposes of the foregoing provisions of this Chapter,—

(a) the expression "certified" means certified in the prescribed manner to be a true copy or a correct translation;

(b) the expression "director", in relation to a foreign company, includes any person in accordance with whose directions or instructions the Board of Directors of the company is accustomed to act; and

(c) the expression "place of business" includes a share transfer or registration office.

Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 14 October 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.

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