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Supreme Court of India · 2005-01-20

SANGRAMSINH P. GAEKWAD vs SHANTADEVI P.GAEKWAD(DEAD)THR.LRS.

Citation / case number
SC 2000/16037
Court
Supreme Court of India
Petitioner
SANGRAMSINH P. GAEKWAD
Respondent
SHANTADEVI P.GAEKWAD(DEAD)THR.LRS.
Author
S.B. SINHA N. SANTOSH HEGDE
Bench
S.B. SINHA N. SANTOSH HEGDE

Judgment text excerpt

The Supreme Court upheld the High Court's decision to set aside the dismissal of Company Petition No. 51 of 1991, emphasizing the need for proper management and accountability in corporate governance under the Companies Act, 1956. The Court reiterated that the principles of natural justice must be adhered to in corporate matters, particularly when the interests of minority shareholders are at stake. The judgment reinforces the importance of transparency and fairness in the management of companies, especially those with familial ties.

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