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What are the responsibility of an Independent Director in a Company?

Company Law : Explore the responsibilities and duties of an independent director in a company, including governance standards, risk management, ...

February 20, 2024 747 Views 0 comment Print

Whether Independent Directors Are Really Independent?

SEBI : Delve into India's corporate governance evolution since the 1991 economic crisis, focusing on the role of independent directors. E...

February 8, 2024 627 Views 0 comment Print

Key Provisions for Independent Directors: Companies Act & SEBI Regulations

Company Law : Explore vital provisions related to independent directors under Companies Act 2013 & SEBI regulations. Learn about eligibility, ex...

January 20, 2024 1014 Views 0 comment Print

Procedure for appointment of an Independent Director

Company Law : Detailed steps for appointment of independent directors under Companies Act 2013. From databank selection to statutory disclosures...

September 1, 2023 27573 Views 0 comment Print

Resignation of Independent Director: Detailed Checklist

Company Law : Step-by-step requirements and actions to ensure a compliant and transparent process when an independent director tenders their res...

August 29, 2023 7794 Views 0 comment Print


Latest News


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 3153 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 1212 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 1551 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 22381 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors liable for penal action (including for frauds)

Company Law : The concept of Independent Director has been proposed in the Companies Bill, 2009. Clause 147 of the Bill, provides for duties of ...

August 29, 2011 768 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


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 2034 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 11967 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Notifications


Independent Directors’ Appointment Default: MCA imposes Rs. 9.75 Lakh penalty

Company Law : Explore the adjudication order against KHED DEVELOPERS LIMITED by the Office of the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra. Penalties...

December 19, 2023 15174 Views 0 comment Print

Company penalised for Incomplete EGM Notice on Independent Director Appointment

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has imposed penalties on United Telecoms Limited for violations related to an Extraordinar...

September 5, 2023 1158 Views 0 comment Print

MCA Imposes Penalty for Missing explanatory statement about Independent director appointment in EGM notice

Company Law : MCA levies penalties due to EGM notice non-compliance. Exploring the United Telecoms Limited case, Section 152 violation, and the ...

September 5, 2023 669 Views 0 comment Print

MCA imposes Penalty for not providing documents to Independent Directors

Company Law : Read the adjudication order issued by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) imposing penalties on Madhyam Agrivet Industries Lim...

June 30, 2023 690 Views 0 comment Print

Penalty imposed for denying requests of IDs for obtaining legal advice

Company Law : Read about the penalty imposed on PTC India Financial Services Limited for violating Section 149 of the Companies Act, 2013 by den...

June 27, 2023 366 Views 0 comment Print


Make independent directors accountable: Suggestions for Companies Bill, 2008

January 8, 2009 1364 Views 0 comment Print

The fraud admitted by the promoter of Satyam Computer Services demonstrates the ineffectiveness of the present Company Law in ensuring corporate governance. Facts about how the board approval was obtained for Satyam’s ‘investment’ in Maytas are not yet in the public domain. Company chairman Ramalinga Raju now says the aborted acquisition deal was “the last […]

Sebi Amends Clause 49 of The Listing Agreement That Deals With Corporate Governance Norms

October 31, 2008 291 Views 0 comment Print

The amendments have been made after representations from entities requested Sebi to bring about further clarity on the amendment (made on April 8) where the promoter of a listed company is a listed or an unlisted entity. A Sebi release said, “If the promoter is a listed entity, its directors —other than the independent directors, its employees, or its nominees — shall be deemed to be related to it.” But, “if the promoter is an unlisted entity, its directors, employees or nominees shall be deemed to be related to it.”

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