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title: "Prithiviraj Senthil Nathan Clarifies Impact of Shareholder Exit on Class Action Proceedings in Mint Feature"
date: 2026-04-18
author: "King Stubb & Kasiva"
url: https://ksandk.com/news/class-action-shareholder-exit/
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# Prithiviraj Senthil Nathan Clarifies Impact of Shareholder Exit on Class Action Proceedings in Mint Feature

Posted On - 18 April, 2026 • By - King Stubb & Kasiva

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Prithiviraj Senthil Nathan was recently featured in a Mint article examining the implications of a **lead shareholder’s exit** in one of India’s prominent class action matters.

## Legal Position on a Lead Petitioner’s Withdrawal

Providing clarity on the legal position, Prithiviraj emphasised that the **withdrawal of a lead petitioner** does not, by itself, invalidate the proceedings. As he noted:

> “Ankit Jain’s exit does not automatically weaken or invalidate the class action. The cause of action survives even if the original petitioner withdraws, provided the statutory thresholds for shareholder participation continue to be satisfied.”
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## Procedural Considerations After the Exit

He further explained that such an exit raises important **procedural considerations**, particularly regarding the continued maintainability of the case.

He observed that the key question is whether an eligible shareholder remains to pursue the matter, failing which the proceedings may face challenges.

## Scrutiny of New Shareholders Stepping In

Additionally, Prithiviraj highlighted that any **new shareholder** seeking to step in would be subject to scrutiny. Key factors examined include:

- The *timing* of their shareholding
- The *intent* behind their shareholding
- Whether the shareholding is bona fide and not merely strategic

## Read the Full Article

Read more: [https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/jindal-poly-films-class-action-case-shareholder-exit-nclt-11775720082069.html](https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/jindal-poly-films-class-action-case-shareholder-exit-nclt-11775720082069.html)

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