Month: June 2013

E-Voting in pursuit of Better Corporate Governance

Introduction E-Voting is an internet based system through which participation of shareholders in larger numbers in the decision making process of companies is made easy through login and registration of their votes on company resolutions. This is a more efficient, convenient and cost effective method. The system would process, record votes automatically and facilitate declaration …

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA (SEBI)

Comprehensive guidelines on Offer For Sale (OFS) of Shares by Promoters through the Stock Exchange Mechanism SEBI has through its recent Circular No. CIR/MRD/DP/17 /2013 dated May 30, 2013 amended the comprehensive guidelines on sale of shares through OFS mechanism issued vide earlier circular nos CIR/MRD/DP/18/2012 dated July 18, 2012 and  circular CIR/MRD/DP/04/2012 dated January …

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Legal Jargon

Word : Burden of proof Meaning : A rule of evidence that requires a party to a court action to prove something, otherwise the contrary will be assumed by the court Example: In criminal trials, the prosecution has the burden of proving the accused guilty beyond a reasonable doubt (because of the presumption of innocence). …

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RESERVE BANK OF INDIA (RBI)

Acknowledgement by banks at the time of submission of Form 15-G / 15-H In view to protect interest of the depositors and for rendering better customer service,Reserve Bank of India has through its circular RBI/2012-13/516 DBOD.No.Leg.BC.100/09.07.005/2012-13 dated 31st May 2013, advised banks to give an acknowledgment at the time of receipt of Form 15-G/15-H. This …

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