Section 167(2)(a) Companies Act: Directors' DIN Valid Only During Tenure; No Prior Notice Required for Disqualification.

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....Vires of the proviso under Section 167(2)(a) of the Act which was inserted to the Companies (Amendment Act 2017) - disqualification with respect to Directorship of 'Public' companies - Principles of Natural Justice - The DIN number can exist only during the life time of post of Directorship and not for the entire life of the individual. Issuing a prior notice would be of no avail and would only be an empty formality since the provision of law is clear on this aspect. - HC....