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Director liability for company offences

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MPID & BUDS Acts | Director Liability Ceases Post-Resignation Absent Personal Misappropriation: Bombay HC Grants Bail
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|Bombay High Court

MPID & BUDS Acts | Director Liability Ceases Post-Resignation Absent Personal Misappropriation: Bombay HC Grants Bail

Bombay High Court rules that former directors cannot be held liable under the MPID and BUDS Acts for company misconduct post-resignation unless personal misappropriation is proven. The judgment clarifies the limited scope of director liability in financial offences, offering critical protection for ex-directors facing criminal charges.