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(a) the number of pending cases in various courts in the country on account of violation of various provisions of the Companies Act;
(b) the average time taken in disposal of these cases; and
(c) the steps being taken by Government for expediting the prosecution proceedings?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF COMPANY AFFAIRS (SHRI PREM CHAND GUPTA)
(a) A total of 45705 prosecutions launched under Companies Act, 1956 were pending as
on 31.3.2006.
(b) & (c) The average time taken for disposal of individual cases depends upon the
nature of offence and the judicial process associated with prosecution. The Government
takes legal action in such cases from time to time through appropriate submissions
before the courts.