CA, CS, CMA : Analysis of legal and ethical limits on an Independent Director becoming Statutory Auditor, focusing on cooling-off restrictions u...
Corporate Law : This piece explains that Independent Directors are not automatically liable, but face risk where knowledge, consent, or neglect is...
Company Law : Learn the role of Independent Directors (IDs) under the Companies Act, 2013, and SEBI LODR in ensuring good corporate governance....
Company Law : Erroneous MCA data classifying Independent Directors as 'Directors' leads to legal issues, prompting a systemic correction to prot...
Company Law : Resignations of Independent Directors raise concerns over their autonomy in promoter-led firms. A legal and governance review expl...
Company Law : 86% of Independent Director positions in CPSEs remain vacant. Govt follows a structured process for appointments through ministrie...
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...
Company Law : ICAI releases Technical Guide on the provisions of Independent Directors from Corporate Governance perspective Good Corporate Go...
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 ...
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...
Company Law : Delhi High Court orders MCA to review independent director's request for designation correction in official records to prevent und...
Fema / RBI : Madras High Court overturns wilful defaulter tag on former IAS officer, citing lack of evidence linking him to company's financial...
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...
Corporate Law : Sunita Palta & Ors. Vs. Kit Marketing Pvt. Ltd. (Madras High Court) Non-Executive Directors are, therefore, persons who are no...
Company Law : The company delayed appointment of independent directors despite crossing the threshold. The authority held that prolonged non-com...
Company Law : The issue involved non-compliance with Section 150(1) due to improper appointment of an independent director. The authority held t...
Company Law : The ROC penalized the company for not appointing an Independent Director from the IICA databank. The ruling highlights strict comp...
Company Law : The issue involved failure to appoint independent directors within the prescribed timeline. The authority held that delay constitu...
Company Law : ROC Ahmedabad imposed penalties after finding prolonged non-compliance with mandatory Independent Director requirements. The rulin...
Understanding the role of an independent director under Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013. Learn about their responsibilities and impact on corporate governance.
Independent Directors refers to board members, not organization, helps share a neutral opinion as they are not attached to existing management
Explore the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2022 affecting Independent Directors. Learn about the new restoration process and its conditions. Stay informed.
Understand the applicability of the online proficiency self-assessment test for independent directors. Learn about the compliance requirements and how to get included in the data bank.
Discover why independent directors need training in financial literacy. Gain knowledge in reading financial statements and interpreting data.
Comparison in the Definition of ‘Independent Director’ under the Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015 Section 149(6) of the Companies Act, 2013 Regulation 16(1)(b) of SEBI (LODR), 2015 An ‘Independent Director’ in relation to a company, means a director other than a managing director or a whole- time director or a nominee director:- […]
Self-Assessment Test – (Independent Director) The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) under Section 150(1) of the Companies Act, 2013 to conduct Online Proficiency Self-Assessment. IICA by complying with Rule 6(1) of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 will conduct this test through this Independent Director’s Databank. Features Companies Laws Securities Laws […]
Applicability: – Companies (Appointment & Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 – Chapter XI Appointment and Qualifications of Directors –SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 WHEN IS A COMPANY REQUIRED TO APPOINT INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR? Listed Company Unlisted Public Company Mandatory (atleast 1 /3rd of total director needs to be independent director) For E.g. : […]
The concept of Independent Directors is a welcome step for corporate governance in India. Independent directors are expected to use their capacity, knowledge, and resources towards the maximization of stakeholders’ value and well-being.
Since the emergence of big corporate scandals in India, there has been much debate on Corporate Governance and also the role of the company director including the independent director. India being a preferred investment destination will have to strengthen the governance norms, so to achieve the highest investment ever.
