Companies Act, 2013

Section 353

Disqualification for appointment of directors

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 353 Companies Act

Provision: Section 353 of Companies Act
Act: Companies Act, 2013
Classification: corporate
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 353 of Companies Act say?

A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a company if he is less than 18 years of age. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a company if he is of unsound mind. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a company if he is an undischarged insolvent. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a company if he has been convicted by a court of any offence involving moral turpitude. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a company if he has been removed from the office of director by an order of a court.

Indian StandardSection 353, Companies Act, 2013

Bluebook (21st ed.)Companies Act, 2013, § 353 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 353 of the Companies Act, 2013

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Common Questions about Section 353 Companies Act

What is Section 353 of Companies Act?

Section 353 of the Companies Act, 2013 (Companies Act) defines and regulates "Disqualification for appointment of directors". The section states: A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a company if he is less than 18 years of age. A person shall not be eligible for appointment as a director of a comp...

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