Directors’ Disqualification & Its Limits: Karnataka High Court in Dilipraj Pukkella & Anr. V. Union of India & Ors.

ABOUT AUTHORS

AKANKSHA DUA

Akanksha Dua is part of the Corporate Law practice and heads the Bangalore office of Obhan Mason. Akanksha has a diverse practice portfolio, encompassing general corporate matters, with special focus on acquisitions, private investments, joint ventures, and inbound and outbound investments to and from India. She works through the life-cycle of transactions, from advisories on structure and regulatory aspects, leading due diligences, drafting and negotiating transaction documents to closing the deals. Akanksha advises a variety of clients, including companies engaged in sectors such as media and entertainment, manufacturing, automobile, consumer products etc.. She also routinely advises clients on commercial contracts such as supply and distribution agreements, product development agreements, license agreements, lease deed and service agreements etc. Akanksha is enrolled with the Bar Council of Delhi and has been with the Obhan & Associates since 2015. Akanksha holds a bachelor’s degree in law and one in commerce.

ARNAV JOSHI

Arnav is part of the Corporate Law practice at Obhan Mason. He advises clients across sectors such as FMCG, manufacturing, technology, and media on a wide range of corporate and regulatory matters. His practice includes assisting leading domestic and multinational corporations with transactional structuring, contract negotiation, and strategic advisory. Arnav also regularly counsels clients on data protection and privacy compliance, helping them align business operations with evolving regulatory regimes while safeguarding commercial objectives.