Corporate Democracy: Analyzing Oppression and Mismanagement with Nexus to the Tata Cyrus Dispute
Aarya Shrivastava
Junior Associate at J Sagar Associates, New Delhi, India.
10.46679/9789349926141ch03
This chapter is a part of: Law and Economics in India: Market Governance, Digital Change, and Inclusive Growth from India
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Published: April 15, 2026
Abstract
This research paper analyses the legal framework protecting minority shareholders in India, addressing challenges like oppressive actions and unfair treatment by majority, shareholders or management. It highlights the current Indian remedies for operation as seen in the Tata consultancy services case compared to other addiction emphasizing the need for parliamentary engagement of these remedies the paper examines the Companies Act 2013, specifically section 241 to 246, which aim to save God minority interests against management and operation. It also discusses key exceptions to the “Foss v Harbottle” rule, such as ultra vires acts and fraud by the majority, which protect minority rights. Furthermore, the study outlines various rights available to minority shareholders, including voting, legal action against directors and the right to inspect register. The Tata Cyrus dispute serves as a prominent case study illustrating the complexities of corporate democracy, the vulnerability of minority, shareholders and limitation of existing legal protections, ultimately advocating for a more inclusive and equitable, corporate governance model in India.
Keywords: Minority Shareholders, Oppression and Mismanagement, Companies Act, 2013 Foss v Harbottle, Tata-Cyrus Dispute, Corporate Governance
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