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Disqualification

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Quick Summary

Disqualification prevents certain persons from acting as directors due to legal or regulatory reasons.

Disqualification applies to: undischarged insolvents, persons convicted of offense involving moral turpitude, those with DIN deactivated, directors of companies struck off, etc. Disqualified period is typically 5 years.

Key Points

  • Prevents directorship
  • 5-year disqualification
  • For insolvency, fraud, non-compliance
  • DIN deactivation causes DQ
  • Can appeal to NCLT