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.