Meetings and Governance 2026 Edition

Meetings and Governance is a comprehensive procedural guide focusing on the conduct of corporate meetings and governance compliance under the Companies Act, 2013. The book provides a structured explanation of statutory provisions governing board meetings, committee meetings, annual general meetings (AGMs), and extraordinary general meetings (EGMs).

It offers step-by-step guidance on issuing notices, preparing agendas, maintaining quorum, conducting voting and e-voting processes, drafting resolutions, and recording minutes in accordance with legal requirements. The book also explains secretarial standards applicable to meetings and highlights documentation, statutory registers, and filing obligations with the Registrar of Companies (ROC).

Special emphasis is placed on corporate governance principles, directors’ duties, stakeholder participation, transparency requirements, and compliance with regulatory timelines. The text discusses practical aspects such as related party transactions, approval of financial statements, appointment and removal of directors, and shareholder rights exercised through meetings.

Designed for company secretaries, chartered accountants, corporate lawyers, compliance officers, board members, and law students, this volume functions as both a practical compliance manual and an academic reference. Its clear procedural framework, compliance checklists, and governance-focused approach make it an essential resource for ensuring legally compliant and well-governed corporate meetings in India.