Voting by show of hands
Section 107 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with voting by show of hands. At any general meeting, a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall, unless a poll is demanded under section 109 or the voting is carried out electronically, be decided on a show of hands. The Act came into force on 01 Apr 2014.
(1) At any general meeting, a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall, unless a poll is demanded under section 109 or the voting is carried out electronically, be decided on a show of hands.
(2) A declaration by the Chairman of the meeting of the passing of a resolution or otherwise by show of hands under sub-section (1) and an entry to that effect in the books containing the minutes of the meeting of the company shall be conclusive evidence of the fact of passing of such resolution or otherwise.
Section 107, The Companies Act, 2013 (Act 18 of 2013).
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Questions about Section 107
What does Section 107 of the Companies Act deal with?
Section 107 of the Companies Act is headed "Voting by show of hands". At any general meeting, a resolution put to the vote of the meeting shall, unless a poll is demanded under section 109 or the voting is carried out electronically, be decided on a show of hands.
How do I find court cases under Section 107 of the Companies Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Companies Act 107, section 107 Companies Act, section 107 of the Companies Act. People searching for it also type companies ordinance 107. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 107 of the Companies Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 109 (Demand for poll), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Clarification with regard to voting through electronic means (2014).
When did Section 107 of the Companies Act come into force?
Section 107 of the Companies Act, cited as Companies Act 107, came into force on 01 Apr 2014, having been enacted on 29 Aug 2013. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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