My business partner is misusing company funds in Asansol — what legal action can I take?
DI Asked by Dinesh Rathod from India
Quick Answer
Misuse of company funds by a director or partner is actionable under the Companies Act, 2013 (for companies) or the Indian Penal Code for criminal breach of trust and cheating.
Detailed Legal Analysis
Misuse of company funds by a director or partner is actionable under the Companies Act, 2013 (for companies) or the Indian Penal Code for criminal breach of trust and cheating. You can file a petition for oppression and mismanagement under Sections 241–242 before the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), and criminal complaints before the magistrate in Asansol.
Appeals from NCLT lie before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal and the Calcutta High Court under Section 61. Operational compliance in West Bengal also requires Shops and Establishments registration under West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 for the premises.
A forensic audit and interim relief may be sought. Document the misuse with financial records before initiating action.
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