Which of the following is a ground for director disqualification by court order?

• A. Fraud around companies.
• B. Diplomatic status.
• C. Age over 65.
• D. Non-resident status.

Answer: (A)

Ground for director disqualification by court order centers on removing someone who has abused their role or harmed the company or its creditors, especially through dishonest conduct. Fraud around companies fits this purpose perfectly: a director who engages in fraudulent acts in connection with company affairs demonstrates serious dishonesty and mismanagement, and the court can disqualify them to prevent further harm and to uphold the integrity of corporate governance.

Diplomatic status isn’t related to running a company and wouldn’t justify disqualification. Age over 65 is not a statutory disqualification criterion, and non-resident status likewise isn’t a direct ground for such an order.