G.Vasudevan vs Union Of India on 2 December, 2019
17. A perusal of the above extract reveals that the Bombay High
Court in Snowcem India Ltd & Ors Vs. Union of India, has held that
Section 274(1)(g) of the Companies Act 1956, would not violate Article 19
or 14 of the Constitution of India as it does not restrict an individual's
freedom to carry on his business, trade or occupation, does not create
any unreasonable classification and merely acts as a penal measure in
cases where a Director has failed to carry out his duties. Additionally it
held that Section 274(1)(g) of the Companies Act 1956, was a necessary
provision as it was in the interest of ensuring good corporate governance
and transparency.