06 September 2013
Is sec 295 applicable for a transaction between two public companies?
Ex- A public company (S co Ltd) which is subsidiary co of Holding Company (H co Ltd) pledged shares held by it as security for a loan taken by H Co Ltd. H co ltd & S co ltd have two common directors. No board approval was taken for this share pledge.
Is it a violation of sec 295. If yes, what is the remedy?