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Good news for shareholders in new Companies Act

It is not uncommon for some companies to act in total disregard of shareholders’ interests, sparking sometimes long-running wrangles. But this kind of corporate impunity may become a thing of the past once the new Companies Act, 2015, becomes operational.

According to the new law, an aggrieved shareholder will now be able to take an issue straight to court without seeking approval from company directors.

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