The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920

Section 17. Continuance of proceedings on death of debtor

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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: India Code