In the circumstance where Mr. M and Mr. P, joint shareholders of Primal Private Limited holding 500 equity shares, have conflicting views on one…

As per the Companies Act, 2013, in case of joint shareholders, they must concur in voting unless the articles provide to the contrary. As per Regulation 52 of Table F, the voting in case of joint shareholders is done in the order of seniority, which is determined on the basis of the order in which their names appear in the register of members. The joint-holders have a right to instruct the company as to the order in which their names shall appear in the register of members. Accordingly, in case of Mr. M and Mr. P, it is to be seen as to whose name appears first in the register of members; and then to decide whether the vote is cast in favour of resolution or against it.