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Subrat SaurabhAuthor of Kuch Woh PalA senior management professional who successfully handled several challenging roles in multi-national and several Indian business houses. His expertise extends to General management, Finance, Legal, Commercial Laws. He has authored books on Management of Risks under C A, 2013; Corporate Governance in India-its challenges, Business Ethics, Frauds, Scams etc; Handbook to Company Directors.Read More...
A senior management professional who successfully handled several challenging roles in multi-national and several Indian business houses. His expertise extends to General management, Finance, Legal, Commercial Laws. He has authored books on Management of Risks under C A, 2013; Corporate Governance in India-its challenges, Business Ethics, Frauds, Scams etc; Handbook to Company Directors.
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Mr. Shailesh V. Haribhakti, an eminent Chartered Accountant and independent director, describes the book as an elegant intellectual compilation that goes beyond being a mere reference. In an age of fragmented knowledge, it offers an innovative and cohesive learning experience. Each chapter unfolds like a knowledge tree, guiding readers through a garden of ideas where every concept is thoughtfully explained with its origin and relevance.
The book broaden
Mr. Shailesh V. Haribhakti, an eminent Chartered Accountant and independent director, describes the book as an elegant intellectual compilation that goes beyond being a mere reference. In an age of fragmented knowledge, it offers an innovative and cohesive learning experience. Each chapter unfolds like a knowledge tree, guiding readers through a garden of ideas where every concept is thoughtfully explained with its origin and relevance.
The book broadens the reader’s horizon by integrating vocabulary enrichment with commercial and legal terminology, playful puns, and conceptual insights such as Parkinson’s Law. It emphasizes that words do not function in isolation but are deeply connected to business, law, literature, governance, and everyday communication.
For professionals across management, law, finance, and governance, the book serves as a practical tool for enhancing expertise. It is equally valuable for students, academics, and casual readers seeking to strengthen language skills or explore linguistic nuances. Its content invites repeated reading, offering fresh insights each time.
By simplifying complex and specialized vocabulary, the book removes intimidation and encourages engagement. Its blend of clarity, wit, and depth celebrates the richness of language, making it a valuable addition to personal, academic, and professional libraries.
The book contains key definitions of the Companies Act; Rules framed thereunder and SEBI LODR, 2015. The book specifies punishments - including the criminal for defaulting Directors.
The book covers the duties, responsibilities, obligations of directors, provisions related to qualifications, disqualifications, vacation of office, appointment and reappointment, remuneration etc, extensively.
The book covers the significant role Independent Directo
The book contains key definitions of the Companies Act; Rules framed thereunder and SEBI LODR, 2015. The book specifies punishments - including the criminal for defaulting Directors.
The book covers the duties, responsibilities, obligations of directors, provisions related to qualifications, disqualifications, vacation of office, appointment and reappointment, remuneration etc, extensively.
The book covers the significant role Independent Directors and every allied provisions related to them. The book incorporates requirements envisaged under SEBI LODR, 2015 for Directors and Independent Directors to ensure good corporate governance in Companies.
The Book elaborates the over-dominance of negative human traits, morals and values leading to deep-rooted corruption, scams, frauds and ultimately loss of thousands of crores of public funds. No amount of stricter legislative regulations have resulted in dissuading the fraudsters from indulging in criminal acts directed at self-enrichment at the cost of others.
The book is divided into thirteen Chapters covering aspects of human traits; corruption; fr
The Book elaborates the over-dominance of negative human traits, morals and values leading to deep-rooted corruption, scams, frauds and ultimately loss of thousands of crores of public funds. No amount of stricter legislative regulations have resulted in dissuading the fraudsters from indulging in criminal acts directed at self-enrichment at the cost of others.
The book is divided into thirteen Chapters covering aspects of human traits; corruption; frauds; business failures; punishments for frauds; summarized instances of corporate frauds/failures and those of Start-ups – both in India and global; and finally, presentation of a Case where handful of employees of the providers of funds imbibed in themselves the negative virtues to cause not only losses to public but also to their own employers without any fear and accountability.
The book has been reviewed by Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti who is a renowned Chartered, Cost Accountant, and a Certified Internal Auditor, Financial Planner, and Fraud Examiner
The book is the first of its kind. It consolidates under 18 different subjects in two volumes the objective of Central Acts passed by the Central Government. It covers the objective of each Act, the rights, duties, obligations, and punishments for non-compliance.
The book is directed at non-legal persons i.e., ordinary citizens of the country who have not studied or practice law as a subject. The book can also be of immense value as a reference tool t
The book is the first of its kind. It consolidates under 18 different subjects in two volumes the objective of Central Acts passed by the Central Government. It covers the objective of each Act, the rights, duties, obligations, and punishments for non-compliance.
The book is directed at non-legal persons i.e., ordinary citizens of the country who have not studied or practice law as a subject. The book can also be of immense value as a reference tool to lawyers and legal practitioners. The utility value of the book can be enhanced manifold once it is translated into regional languages.
The book aims at guiding a reader into an informed citizen. It provides a platform to reduce the impact and incidence of risks arising out of non-compliance. It is more apt today when so much debate is taking place in the country related to constitutional rights, sedition laws, receiving FCRA, rights of women, the privileged, animal rights, etc.
The book has the foreword notes by Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, an eminent chartered accountant and Mr. Manoj K Raut, CEO of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
The book is the first of its kind. It consolidates under 18 different subjects in two volumes the objective of Central Acts passed by the Central Government. It covers the objective of each Act, the rights, duties, obligations, and punishments for non-compliance.
The book is directed at non-legal persons i.e., ordinary citizens of the country who have not studied or practice law as a subject. The book can also be of immense value as a reference tool t
The book is the first of its kind. It consolidates under 18 different subjects in two volumes the objective of Central Acts passed by the Central Government. It covers the objective of each Act, the rights, duties, obligations, and punishments for non-compliance.
The book is directed at non-legal persons i.e., ordinary citizens of the country who have not studied or practice law as a subject. The book can also be of immense value as a reference tool to lawyers and legal practitioners. The utility value of the book can be enhanced manifold once it is translated into regional languages.
The book aims at guiding a reader into an informed citizen. It provides a platform to reduce the impact and incidence of risks arising out of non-compliance. It is more apt today when so much debate is taking place in the country related to constitutional rights, sedition laws, receiving FCRA, rights of women, the privileged, animal rights, etc.
The book has the foreword notes by Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, an eminent chartered accountant and Mr. Manoj K Raut, CEO of the Institute of Directors (IOD).
Foreword note for the book is by Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chartered Accountant - the only Indian to receive the Global Competent Board’s Certification declaring him as ESG ready. He is also a winner of several corporate governance awards including the best Independent Director. He is a fellow of IOD.
Unique feature of the book lies in the elaboration of the role of IDs and committees of board; templates for mandatory codes, policies, and reports
Foreword note for the book is by Mr. Shailesh Haribhakti, Chartered Accountant - the only Indian to receive the Global Competent Board’s Certification declaring him as ESG ready. He is also a winner of several corporate governance awards including the best Independent Director. He is a fellow of IOD.
Unique feature of the book lies in the elaboration of the role of IDs and committees of board; templates for mandatory codes, policies, and reports – both incorporating requirements under SEBI Regulations/Act.
Despite India having the best Corporate Governance framework the corporate frauds that keep surfacing underlines that the IDs and Auditors are yet to become independent in letter and spirit.
Case of a listed PSU which failed to discharge fiduciary responsibilities leading to end of a good project and loss of huge public funds is also covered in the book.
The Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs introduced on 6th March 2020 in the Lok Sabha, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 {Bill No.88 of 2020}. In the statement of Objects and Reasons for introducing the Bill, she stated, inter alia that as part of the constant endeavor of the Government to facilitate greater ease of living to law abiding corporates certain provisions of the Act are proposed to be decriminalized to provide further ease of living fo
The Hon. Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs introduced on 6th March 2020 in the Lok Sabha, the Companies (Amendment) Act, 2020 {Bill No.88 of 2020}. In the statement of Objects and Reasons for introducing the Bill, she stated, inter alia that as part of the constant endeavor of the Government to facilitate greater ease of living to law abiding corporates certain provisions of the Act are proposed to be decriminalized to provide further ease of living for corporates in the country. Several provisions of the Act related to defaults which lacked any element of fraud or do not involve larger public interest were decriminalized.
Yet the continuing “less serious punishments” are serious enough for the Directors to be complacent.
There are still 26 sections providing for punishment under section 447 as Cognizable Offence; 20 sections attracting Imprisonment and Fine; 8 sections imposing Imprisonment or Fine or Both; and 1 section providing for Imprisonment or Fine.
This book can guide those Directors who have less knowledge on the compliance requirements under the Act, its rules and secretarial procedures. It is believed that this handbook shall enthuse them to adopt personal risk mitigation measures such as good reading of the agenda papers, seek additional information from companies to prepare and effectively participate at the meetings and where considered appropriate obtain expert independent advice...
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