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Companies Act, 2013

Section 24

Vacation of office of director

Quick Answer Reference: Section 24 Companies Act

  • Provision: Section 24 of Companies Act
  • Act: Companies Act, 2013
  • Classification: corporate
  • Jurisdiction: India
Statutory Content

What does Section 24 of Companies Act say?

A director shall vacate his office if he incurs any of the disqualifications specified in section 164. A director shall vacate his office if he is subject to any of the disqualifications specified in section 165. A director shall vacate his office if he is convicted by a court of any offence involving moral turpitude and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months. A director shall vacate his office if he is convicted by a court of any offence and sentenced in respect thereof to a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees. A director shall vacate his office if he is convicted by a court of any offence and sentenced in respect thereof to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months and also to a fine of not less than ten thousand rupees.

Indian StandardSection 24, Companies Act, 2013
Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 24 (India)
Court Pleading StandardSection 24 of the Companies Act, 2013
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What is Section 24 of Companies Act?

Section 24 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Vacation of office of director". The section states: A director shall vacate his office if he incurs any of the disqualifications specified in section 164. A director shall vacate his office if he is subject to any of the disqualific...

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