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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 795 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 807 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 2364 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 8829 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors: Legal Insights and Red Flags

Company Law : Resignations of Independent Directors raise concerns over their autonomy in promoter-led firms. A legal and governance review expl...

July 17, 2025 1878 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 3231 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 6399 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 1680 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 1827 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 22930 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 585 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 1776 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 3126 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 12687 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 16, 2026 243 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 15, 2026 75 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 324 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 171 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 3354 Views 0 comment Print


Regulatory Framework – Liability of Independent Directors

March 22, 2023 6012 Views 0 comment Print

Whether an Independent Director would be liable or not in a for a particular act or omission would depend on the facts of each case. But it is necessary that Independent Directors shall perform their duties diligently.

Independent Directors under Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI LODR Regulations

December 2, 2022 38889 Views 1 comment Print

An Independent Director is a non-executive director of a company who helps the company in improving corporate credibility and governance standards. We can also say that; an Independent director is a director who is not connected or associated with the company in any manner.

Independent Director under Section 149(6) of Companies Act, 2013

November 10, 2022 189534 Views 0 comment Print

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 Director – Work, Duties, Benefit & Compulsion

September 4, 2022 3762 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors refers to board members, not organization, helps share a neutral opinion as they are not attached to existing management

Analysis of Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2022

June 13, 2022 3531 Views 0 comment Print

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.

Independent Director – Applicability of Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test

May 26, 2022 14238 Views 1 comment Print

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.

Independent Directors need training for Financial Literacy

May 3, 2022 2724 Views 0 comment Print

Discover why independent directors need training in financial literacy. Gain knowledge in reading financial statements and interpreting data.

‘Independent Director’ under Companies Act, 2013 & SEBI (LODR), 2015

March 23, 2022 15921 Views 0 comment Print

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

February 23, 2022 5718 Views 0 comment Print

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 […]

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December 28, 2021 13380 Views 0 comment Print

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. : […]

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