Companies Act, 1956
Sec 441 - Commencement of winding up by Court.
(1) Where, before the presentation of a
petition for the winding up of a company by the Court, a resolution has been
passed by the company for voluntary winding up, the winding up of the company
shall be deemed to have commenced at the time of the passing of the resolution,
and unless the Court, on proof of fraud or mistake, thinks fit to direct
otherwise, all proceedings taken in the voluntary winding up shall be deemed to
have been validly taken.
(2) In any other case, the winding up of a
company by the Court shall be deemed to commence at the time of the
presentation of the petition for the winding up.