Section 107 of the Companies Act, 2013
Section 107 of the Companies Act, 2013 deals with Voting by show of hands at a general meeting of a company.
🔹 Section 107 – Voting by Show of Hands
Provision Summary:
Default Mode of Voting:
At any general meeting, every resolution put to vote shall, in the first instance, be decided on a show of hands, unless a poll is demanded under Section 109 or the company is required to provide e-voting under Section 108.
One Member, One Vote:
Every member present in person shall have only one vote, regardless of the number of shares held.
Applicability:
Applicable in cases where e-voting or poll is not mandated.
Mostly used in private companies or unlisted public companies where members vote physically during meetings.
No Proxy Votes on Show of Hands:
Proxies cannot vote on a show of hands. Only members physically present can vote in this method.
✅ Practical Understanding:
It is a simplified voting mechanism, often used when the number of members is small, and there is no demand for poll.
If even one eligible member demands a poll (under Section 109), then voting must be conducted by poll instead of a show of hands.
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