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A Debenture is like a certificate of loan or a loan bond evidencing the fact that the company is liable to pay a specified amount with interest.

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1. While directors have the authority to regulate the affairs of the company collectively as Board, their duties of good faith and fair dealings are owed by each director individually. Directors have the duty not to place themselves in a position whe

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Payment of Gratuity provides to workers employed in every factory, shop and establishments or educational institution employing 10 or more persons on any day proceeding 12 months.