Section 238: Provisions of this Code to override other laws

Q: What does Section 238 of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) deal with?

Section 238 IBC pertains to "Provisions of this Code to override other laws". It is part of the The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 238 of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) governs provisions of this Code to override other laws. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 238 IBC still in force?

Yes, Section 238 of the The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 238 IBC?

धारा 238 IBC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 238 of the The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. Section 238 of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) governs provisions of this Code to override other laws. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 238 IBC?

Dhara 238 IBC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 238 of the The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 238 of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) governs provisions of this Code to override other laws. As verified on 21 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 238 of The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016?

Cite as: "Section 238, The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, 2016, § 238 (India).

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The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016

Chapter XXIV — Part V — Miscellaneous

Section 238

Provisions of this Code to override other laws

The provisions of this Code shall have effect, notwithstanding anything inconsistent therewith contained in any other law for the time being in force or any instrument having effect by virtue of any such law.