The recent temporary restraining order (TRO) enjoining the annual stockholder meeting of ChinaCast Education Corporation (ChinaCast) granted in the case of Sherwood, et al. v. Chan Tze Ngon, et al., No. 7106-VCP (Delaware Court of Chancery, December 20, 2011) highlights the strong protections afforded to stockholders in the election of directors under Delaware law.