Whistleblower Policy & Vigil Mechanism Template — Companies Act 2013 + SEBI LODR Aligned
Most whistleblower policy templates online are copy-pasted from one or two large listed companies and don't explain why each clause exists. This one walks through the actual legal basis, so your Board and Audit Committee aren't just adopting boilerplate.What's inside:📄 Whistleblower Policy & Vigil Mechanism Template (Word) Applicability Check — confirms whether your company is legally required to have this policy under Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013 Full Whistleblower Policy template — objective, applicability, protected disclosures, reporting channel, confidentiality, anti-victimization, investigation process Protected Disclosure / Complaint Form Investigation Process Checklist Disclosure & Reporting Record — for Board's Report and CARO disclosure purposes Who this is for: Listed companies and companies crossing the ₹50 crore borrowing threshold needing a Section 177-compliant vigil mechanism Company Secretaries drafting or refreshing their Board-approved policy Growing private companies adopting this voluntarily ahead of investor due diligence Format: Fully editable .docx. No special software needed.A note on currency: This template reflects Section 177 of the Companies Act, 2013, SEBI (LODR) Regulations, 2015, and verified 2025-26 developments, including SEBI's January 2026 threshold revision for High Value Debt Listed Entities. Applicability thresholds and rules are subject to change.Important note: This pack provides a general-purpose working framework based on publicly available legal guidance at the time of writing. It is not legal advice for any specific organization. Please have a qualified Company Secretary or corporate lawyer review and approve this policy before Board adoption.
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