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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 1821 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


Latest Notifications


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 225 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


Key Takeaways of SEBI (LODR) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021

August 20, 2021 11961 Views 0 comment Print

Key Takeaways of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) (Third Amendment) Regulations, 2021 (LODR) SEBI vide its notification dated 03rd August, 2021 have amended Securities and Exchange Board of India (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015 (“LODR”) for the third time in 2021. Such an amendment has been published in the official gazette on 03rd […]

Annual report on capacity building of independent directors

August 19, 2021 3339 Views 1 comment Print

Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Second Amendment Rules, 2021 MCA inserts vide Notification No. G.S.R. 580(E) dated 19.08.2021 ‘Rule 6 Annual report on the capacity building of independent directors’ to Companies (Creation and Maintenance of databank of Independent Directors) Rules, 2019. These MINISTRY OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 19th […]

Online Proficiency Self Assessment Test exemption for CA, CMA, CS & Advocates

August 19, 2021 15234 Views 0 comment Print

MCA exempts CA, CMA, CS & Advocate having 10 years’ experience from Online Proficiency Self-Assessment Test for becoming Independent Director by notifying Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021 vide Notification No. G.S.R. 579(E) dated 19th August, 2021. MCA vide its Notification dated 19th August 2021 has issued the Companies (Appointment and Qualification […]

Re-designation of Non Executive Director as an Independent Director

August 15, 2021 15516 Views 0 comment Print

Understanding the re-designation process of a Non Executive Director as an Independent Director. Learn about the criteria and qualifications for Independent Directors.

Changes in Provisions Relating to Independent Directors

July 3, 2021 6387 Views 2 comments Print

Explore the changes in provisions relating to independent directors and their impact on corporate governance.

Remuneration to Non-executive Directors and Independent Directors in case of absence or Inadequacy of Profits

July 3, 2021 105987 Views 0 comment Print

One of the major amendment proposed by the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 is with regard to remuneration to independent director and non-executive directors in Case of Absence or Inadequacy of Profits. In this write-up, author has analysed the impact of such amendment. Relevant changes has been made in section 149 and 197 so that non-executive […]

A Brief Outline on Independent Director Registration

July 2, 2021 14130 Views 2 comments Print

INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR REGISTRATION Statutory Provision As per Rule 6 of Companies [Appointment and Qualification of Directors] Rules 2014, Every independent director shall within 13 months form the date of commencement of the Companies [Appointment and Qualification of Directors] fifth amendment Rules 2019 ie. 1st December 2019 or a person who intends to get appointed as […]

Strengthening the Statutory Regime for Independent Directors

June 20, 2021 2271 Views 0 comment Print

Independent Directors hold paramount position in the Board of Directors since they are donned with the responsibility of upholding the interest of the stakeholders and are expected to bring in independent judgement on the Board’s deliberations especially on issues of strategy, performance, risk management, resources, key appointments and standards of conduct as well as bring an objective view in the evaluation of the performance of board and management.

Companies (Creation and Maintenance of data bank of Independent Directors) Amendment Rules, 2021

June 18, 2021 8562 Views 0 comment Print

In case of delay on the part of an individual in applying to the institute under sub-rule (7) for inclusion of his name in the data bank or in case of delay in filing an application for renewal thereof, the institute shall allow such inclusion or renewal, as the case may be, under rule 6 of the Companies (Appointment and Qualification of Directors) Rules, 2014 after charging a further fees of one thousand rupees on account of such delay

Independent Director – Introduction, Eligibility, Powers, Appointment Terms

May 26, 2021 92256 Views 2 comments Print

Independent Director – A Brief Introduction About Eligibility, Powers, Appointment Terms An Independent Director has always been a person of high regard and intellect, he is always been a person who is  a face of governance in the Board.  An independent director is a non-executive director of a company who meets the criteria of being […]

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