Section 444 of Companies Act, 2013

444. Appeal against acquittal

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, the

Central Government may, in any case arising under this Act, direct any company prosecutor

or authorise any other person either by name or by virtue of his office, to present an appeal

from an order of acquittal passed by any court, other than a High Court, and an appeal

presented by such prosecutor or other person shall be deemed to have been validly presented

to the appellate court.

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