Sony-Zee merger: Major shareholders to decide Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka’s reappointment, says Ranin

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The fate of Zee's Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka will be decided by major shareholders, who will present their point of view to SEBI..

If serious charges against them are not proven, they could be reappointed if major shareholders support them..

The SEBI chairperson may hear Chandra and Goenka's replies in their case, but it is difficult to predict the outcome.ETMarkets.com..

HP Ranina, Lawyer, Supreme Court says, Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenkas fate will be decided by the major shareholders, who will put forward their point of view..

If they support the two gentlemen, then they can once again be reappointed unless it can be shown that there were very serious charges against them and not mere allegations where the charges have been proved...

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