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Ideal Board Structure for Indian Companies

Company Law : The article explains that companies need a balanced mix of Executive, Non-Executive, and Independent Directors for effective gover...

May 25, 2026 279 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Director to Statutory Auditor: A Transition That Should Not Be Permitted

CA, CS, CMA : Analysis of legal and ethical limits on an Independent Director becoming Statutory Auditor, focusing on cooling-off restrictions u...

April 5, 2026 876 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors’ Liability under PMLA: Are They Really at Risk?

Corporate Law : This piece explains that Independent Directors are not automatically liable, but face risk where knowledge, consent, or neglect is...

December 22, 2025 870 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors: Role in Corporate Governance & Law

Company Law : Learn the role of Independent Directors (IDs) under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR in ensuring good corporate governance....

October 3, 2025 2529 Views 0 comment Print

From Error to Reform: Independent Director’s Legal Battle Spurs MCA Action

Company Law : Erroneous MCA data classifying Independent Directors as 'Directors' leads to legal issues, prompting a systemic correction to prot...

July 26, 2025 8892 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


Independent Director Vacancies in Central PSUs

Company Law : 86% of Independent Director positions in CPSEs remain vacant. Govt follows a structured process for appointments through ministrie...

March 26, 2025 3339 Views 0 comment Print

ICSI urges to allow CS in practice to be independent director of a company  

Company Law : ICSI requests amendments to Sections 204 & 149(6)(e)(ii)(A) of Companies Act,, to enable Company Secretaries in practice to be Ind...

September 8, 2023 6501 Views 1 comment Print

Technical Guide on provisions of Independent Directors from Corporate Governance perspective

Company Law : ICAI releases Technical Guide on the provisions of Independent Directors from Corporate Governance perspective Good Corporate Go...

January 16, 2021 1692 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Extended duration of several Schemes till 31.12.2020

Company Law : MCA on 28.09.2020, vide various circulars and notification extended the date of various schemes to 31.12.2020 which were launched ...

September 29, 2020 1836 Views 0 comment Print

DIN-3 replaced by DIR-3C – ICSI

Company Law : Companies which do not have any of their Directors/Signatory details registered in the MCA2 1 system and who are desirous of filin...

October 10, 2014 22957 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


Delhi HC Directs MCA to decide on Director Designation Error in 8 Weeks

Company Law : Delhi High Court orders MCA to review independent director's request for designation correction in official records to prevent und...

July 26, 2025 621 Views 0 comment Print

RBI cannot Casually declare a Person Defaulter without strict proof: Madras HC

Fema / RBI : Madras High Court overturns wilful defaulter tag on former IAS officer, citing lack of evidence linking him to company's financial...

May 12, 2025 1818 Views 0 comment Print

Jurisprudence of SEBI (LODR) regulations 2015 in Filing up Casual Vacancy in Office of Independent Director

SEBI : Regulation 17(1A) is not applicable for the purpose of filling up a casual vacancy under Section 161(4) of the Companies Act. Reg...

May 7, 2023 3168 Views 0 comment Print

NI Act | Section 138 Proceedings Not Maintainable against Independent Non-Executive Directors

Corporate Law : Sunita Palta & Ors. Vs. Kit Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (Madras High Court) Non-Executive Directors are, therefore, persons who are no...

March 3, 2020 12720 Views 1 comment Print


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ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Appoint Independent Directors After Crossing ₹100 Crore Turnover

Company Law : ROC Delhi penalised a company and its directors after it failed to appoint mandatory independent directors despite crossing the pr...

May 13, 2026 399 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Imposes Penalty for Failure to Maintain Minimum Independent Directors

Company Law : ROC Mumbai penalized a company and its officers for failing to fill vacancies of independent directors within the statutory timeli...

May 13, 2026 147 Views 0 comment Print

Failure to Appoint Independent Directors for 1596 Days Leads to Maximum Penalty

Company Law : The company delayed appointment of independent directors despite crossing the threshold. The authority held that prolonged non-com...

April 7, 2026 402 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Independent Director from IICA Databank

Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with Section 150(1) due to improper appointment of an independent director. The authority held t...

April 1, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print

₹2.5 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Failure to Appoint Independent Director from IICA databank

Company Law : The ROC penalized the company for not appointing an Independent Director from the IICA databank. The ruling highlights strict comp...

April 1, 2026 3414 Views 0 comment Print


Delay in Appointing Independent Directors: ROC Kolkata ₹491500 imposes Penalty

February 12, 2026 306 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kolkata imposed penalties for failure to appoint the mandatory two Independent Directors within the prescribed timeline under Section 149. The order clarifies that delayed compliance after conversion into a public company invites monetary penalty under Section 172.

ROC imposed Penalty for Independent Director Appointment Beyond Two Terms

December 31, 2025 2139 Views 0 comment Print

ROC held that appointing an Independent Director for a third consecutive term violates section 149(11). Even voluntary disclosure did not shield the company and officers from maximum penalties under section 172.

Independent Directors’ Liability under PMLA: Are They Really at Risk?

December 22, 2025 870 Views 0 comment Print

This piece explains that Independent Directors are not automatically liable, but face risk where knowledge, consent, or neglect is established.

₹4 Lakh Penalty Imposed for Delay in Appointing Independent Directors

December 2, 2025 765 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad levied penalties on a company and its Managing Director for delayed compliance with Section 149(4) and Section 172. The ruling emphasizes timely appointment of independent directors.

ROC Imposes Penalties for Delayed Appointment of Independent Directors

November 18, 2025 1581 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Ahmedabad imposes penalties for delayed appointment of independent directors, noting 81 days of non-compliance and directing payment under Section 172.

Penalty Imposed for Delay in Forming Audit Committee & Appointing Independent Directors

November 13, 2025 747 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC Ahmedabad penalized the company and its director for failing to appoint independent directors and constitute an audit committee within the mandated timeline. The order outlines the default period, penalty amounts, and compliance requirements.

Section 149 Penalty imposed for Non-Appointment of Independent Directors

October 13, 2025 1044 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Kanpur has penalized GORDON HERBERT (INDIA) LIMITED ₹6,00,000 for failing to appoint an Independent Director as mandated by Section 149(4) of the Companies Act, 2013.

Independent Directors: Role in Corporate Governance & Law

October 3, 2025 2529 Views 0 comment Print

Learn the role of Independent Directors (IDs) under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR in ensuring good corporate governance. IDs provide oversight, protect minority interests, and enhance transparency and accountability on the board.

ROC Hyderabad Imposes Penalty for failure to appoint Independent Directors

September 18, 2025 852 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Hyderabad has penalized Virupaksha Organics and its directors for failing to appoint two independent directors as required under the Companies Act, 2013.

From Error to Reform: Independent Director’s Legal Battle Spurs MCA Action

July 26, 2025 8892 Views 0 comment Print

Erroneous MCA data classifying Independent Directors as ‘Directors’ leads to legal issues, prompting a systemic correction to protect governance professionals.

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