Section 12: Verification of petition

Q: What does Section 12 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) deal with?

Section 12 TPIA pertains to "Verification of petition". It is part of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 12 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) governs verification of petition. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 12 TPIA still in force?

Yes, Section 12 of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 12 TPIA?

धारा 12 TPIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920. Section 12 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) governs verification of petition. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 12 TPIA?

Dhara 12 TPIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 12 of the The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 12 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA) governs verification of petition. As verified on 22 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 12 of The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920?

Cite as: "Section 12, The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 (TPIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920, 1920, § 12 (India).

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The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920

Chapter II — – Proceedings From Act Of Insolvency To Discharge

Section 12

Verification of petition

.Every insolvency petition shall be in writing and shall be signed and verified in the manner prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), for signing and verifying plaints.

Related Sections

§11

Court to which petition shall be presented

Petition and adjudication

TPIA

§8

Exemption of corporation, etc., from insolvency proceedings

TPIA

§9

Conditions on which creditor may petition

TPIA

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The Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920

Chapter II — – Proceedings From Act Of Insolvency To Discharge

Section 12

Verification of petition

.Every insolvency petition shall be in writing and shall be signed and verified in the manner prescribed by the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908 (5 of 1908), for signing and verifying plaints.