Question 4 (a) Based on the applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 2013, define the term "foreign company" and identify which among the following companies can be categorized as a foreign company: SI. No. Place of Incorporation Registered Additional information 1 Singapore Singapore Developed patient's database for a hospital in Mumbai, India, server in Singapore. 2 UAE UAE No place of business in India but employs agents in India. 3 Cape Town Cape Town Board Meeting held in Leh, India. 4 Germany Germany 49% of the shares held by an Indian company. (b) NS & Associates LLP was formed in the year 2020 and it was engaged in the business of manufacturing of plastic parts for automobiles. It constituted of Mr. Naveen and Mr. Suresh as designated partners who were responsible for obtaining contracts from various automobile manufacturers across the country for supply of spare parts for vehicles. In the year 2021 an investigation was ordered by the Tribunal against the LLP in connection with a financial fraud worth ` 50,25,000. Mr. J one the Accounts Manager and employee of the LLP was accused by the complainant, as one of the perpetrators to the fraud. The Tribunal levied a penalty of ` 1,25,000 to be paid by Mr. J on his conviction. Mr. J approached the Tribunal and provided vital information about the other black sheep involved in the fraud thus aiding in the investigation process. The Tribunal is considering of providing some relief in the penal action taken against him, while the LLP is planning to suspend Mr. J from service for this act. Considering the provisions of Limited Liability Partnership Act, 2008: (i) Decide whether the Tribunal can waive off or reduce the penalty imposed by it on Mr. J? (ii) Can the LLP suspend Mr. J from service for commission of the act, of revealing the name of the other accused involved in the fraud? (b) What do you mean by the rule "Ejusdem Generis"? State any three situations when the Rule of "Ejusdem Generis" is not applied by the courts.