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Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
Prevention of Oppression and Mismanagement
Introduction :-
Under Co. Act, 1956 the terms “ prevention” and
“mismanagement” were explained differently however
under Co. Act, 2013 both have been explained under
same heading.
Oppression :-
Definition :-
The Co. Act, 2013 does not define the word oppression.
The other definitions are as follows :-
Examples of Oppression :-
(1) Depriving a member of right to dividend
(2) Refusal to register transmission by will
(3) Issue of further shares benefiting a section of
shareholders
(4) No calling general meeting & keeping shareholders
in dark
(5) Increasing capital of Co. with sole purpose of gaining
control over Co.
Mismanagement :-
Class Action
Meaning :-