LMP Meeting & Governance By K R Chandratre 1st Edition January 2026

LMP Meeting & Governance By K R Chandratre

LMP Meeting & Governance By K R Chandratre

About the Book

An Authoritative Treatise on Corporate Meetings, Governance, and Decision-Making

This book in the Selected Writings of Dr: K. R. Chandratre series presents a comprehensive and jurisprudence-rich analysis of the law governing corporate meetings and governance under Indian company law, Drawing upon statutory provisions, landmark judgments, and comparative English authorities, the book offers unmatched clarity on how corporate decisions are lawfully conceived, debated, and concluded.

Kev 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

Content of the Book is as follows –

• Board Meeting/ Power of Board
• Meetings
• Voting rights.
• Proxies
• Notice
• Quorum

About The Author

Dr. K R Chandratre is a Practising Company Secretary of about 23 years standing. He has been associated with the profession of Company Secretary for over 45 years. Prior to entering the profession, he served for three years as a Lecturer in Commerce and Accountancy at R.A. Podar College of ” Commerce & Economics, Mumbai.