MEETINGS & GOVERNANCE BY Dr.KR Chandratre -2026 Edition

Key Highlights

• Board Meetings & Powers of the Board
  Detailed examination of notice requirements, quorum, casting vote, disinterested directors, circular resolutions, delegation of authority, ratification of acts, and Board decisions through physical and electronic modes.
• General Meetings & Shareholder Democracy
  In-depth treatment of annual and extraordinary general meetings, adjournment powers, cancellation or postponement of meetings, judicial injunctions, requisitioned meetings, and disputes among shareholders.
• Voting, Proxies & Quorum
  Clear exposition of voting rights, proxy mechanisms, class meetings, quorum rules, one-person meetings, and consequences of defective proceedings.
• Chairman’s Role & Powers
  Comprehensive analysis of the appointment, duties, and powers of the chairman, including casting vote, adjournment authority, and conduct of meetings under statutory and governance norms.
• Resolutions & Decision-Making Techniques
  Coverage of resolutions passed at meetings, by circulation, through video conferencing, and by unanimous consent, including a detailed discussion on the Duomatic principle and its recognition in Indian law.
• Governance, Equity & Judicial Control
  Examination of the rule in Foss v. Harbottle, derivative actions, judicial non-interference in internal management, and the balance between majority rule and minority protection.

This book is indispensable for directors, company secretaries, corporate counsel, compliance officers, regulators, and scholars seeking authoritative guidance on the legal architecture of corporate governance and meetings.