📘 Board of Directors (Providing Guidance under the Companies Act, 2013 and Allied Legislations) | 1st Edition (2017)
✒️ Authored by: A. Ramaiya | Language: English | Publisher: Lexis Nexis

This authoritative work by A. Ramaiya, a renowned name in Indian corporate law, provides comprehensive guidance on the role, responsibilities, and legal framework of Boards of Directors under the Companies Act, 2013 and allied legislations. Designed as a practical handbook, the book addresses both statutory requirements and judicial interpretations, making it indispensable for corporate professionals, directors, and legal advisors.

🔍 Key Features:

• 📜 Statutory Framework – detailed analysis of provisions relating to directors under the Companies Act, 2013, including qualifications, disqualifications, appointment, retirement, and removal.

• ⚖️ Duties & Responsibilities – fiduciary obligations, disclosure norms, liability issues, and corporate governance standards.

• 🏢 Board Procedures – guidance on board meetings, resolutions, committees, managerial remuneration, and decision-making processes.

• 📚 Allied Legislations – coverage of SEBI regulations, Listing Obligations, and other statutory compliances impacting board functioning.

• 🛠️ Practical Guidance – specimen formats for notices, resolutions, registers, and minutes to aid corporate secretarial practice.

• 🌐 Corporate Governance – insights on ethics, transparency, independent directors, and best practices aligned with global standards.

• 📖 Judicial Pronouncements – relevant Supreme Court, High Court, and NCLT/NCLAT rulings interpreting directors’ roles and liabilities.

• 🆕 1st Edition (2017) – updated with early judicial interpretations and practical implications of the Companies Act, 2013.

🎯 Recommended For:

• Company directors, corporate counsels & compliance officers

• Chartered accountants, company secretaries & cost accountants

• Corporate lawyers & practitioners before NCLT/NCLAT

• Academicians, researchers & law students specialising in company law

• Libraries, business schools & institutions offering corporate governance courses

This first edition of Board of Directors by A. Ramaiya serves as a definitive reference and practice manual, combining statutory analysis, judicial insights, and practical guidance, making it essential for ensuring effective governance and compliance in corporate India.