The Indian Companies Act 1882, 6 of 1882, (Rep., Act 1 of 1956)

Section 127. If any contributory becomes insolvent, either before or after he has been placed on the list of cont

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

127. If any contributory becomes insolvent, either before or after he has been placed on the list of contributories, his assignees shall be deemed to represent such insolvent for all the purposes of the winding-up, and shall be deemed to be contributories accordingly, and may be called upon to admit to prove against the estate of such insolvent, or otherwise to allow to be paid out of his assets in due course of law, any monies due from such insolvent in respect of his liability to contribute to the assets of the Company being wound up. Winding-up by Court. Circumstances under which Company may be wound up by Court.

Source: India Code