Section 2: Application of other laws not barred

The provisions of this Act shall be in addition to, and not, save as hereinafter expressly provided, in derogation of the [Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956)], any other law for the time being in force.

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Supreme Court judgments citing the section 2

Mehsana District Central Cooperative Bank Ltd. and Ors. v. State of Gujarat and Ors.
2004 INSC 6428 January 2004Dismissed
The Apex Co-Operative Bank of Urban Bank of Maharashtra and Goa Ltd. v. The Maharashtra State Co-Operative Bank Ltd. and Ors.
2003 INSC 57729 October 2003Disposed of
Indian Bank v. K. Usha and Anr. Etc. Etc.
1998 INSC 4228 January 1998