We have great pleasure in presenting First edition “Business Allied Laws” written for students of PG courses. The related matters are written in a simple and easily understandable.
This volume is an attempt to provide the students with thorough understanding of Business Allied Laws. We have presented the subject matter in a systematic manner with liberal use of charts and diagrams where ever necessary so as to make it interesting and sustain students’ interest.
Contents –
Module – 1 Companies Act, 2013
Introduction
Company Formation and Conversion
Incorporation of Private Cos.
Public Cos., Cos. Limited by Guarantee
Unlimited Cos. & their Conversions
Reconversion
Re-Registration
Board of Directors
Key Managerial Personnel
Appointment
Resignation
Removal
Remuneration
Disclosure
Powers of BOD
Restrictions on Powers of Directors
Accounts & Audit
Maintenance & Preservation of Books of Accounts
Statutory Auditor
Cost Auditor
Special Auditor
CARO Rules
Prevention of Oppression & Mismanagement
Relevant Amendments of Companies Act
Review Questions
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Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Short Answer Questions
Long Answer Questions
Module – 2 Compliance and Disclosure Requirements
Introduction
Compliance with Securities Laws
SEBI
LODR Regulations
Corporate Disclosures
Reporting Obligations
Penal Provisions for Non-Compliance under Companies Act
E-Filing
XBRL
Compliance under MCA 21 Portal
Provisions Related to CSR under Companies Act, 2013
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
Value Chain Reporting
2025 Relevant Amendments of Compliance and Disclosure Act
Review Questions
Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Short Answer Questions
Long Answer Questions
Module – 3 Limited Liability Partnership Act (LLP), 2008
Introduction
Meaning of LLP
Definition of LLP
Nature of LLP
Features of LLP
LLP vs. Partnership Firm LLP vs. Company
Need for LLP Legislation in India
Key Characteristics of LLP
Formation
Registration Process
Designated Partners
Roles
Rights
Liabilities
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Fiduciary Duties of Partners
Conversion into LLP
From Partnership Firm
Private Company
Unlisted Public Company
Voluntary and Compulsory Winding Up
Grounds
Process
Legal Consequences
Dissolution of LLP
Steps and Legal Effect
Relevant Amendments of LLP
Review Questions
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Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Short Answer Questions
Long Answer Questions
Module – 4 Winding-Up & Liquidation
Introduction
Types of Winding-Up
Voluntary and Compulsory
Procedure for Winding-Up under Companies Act, 2013
Role of Liquidators and Legal Provisions for Liquidation
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
2016 Applicability of IBC
Important Definitions
Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process
Initiation
Time-limit
Moratorium & Public Announcement
Appointment of Interim Resolution Professional
Authority & Duties
Committee of Creditors
Liquidation of a Corporate
Liquidator
Appointment
Remuneration
Powers & Duties
Distribution of Assets
Relevant Amendments of Winding-Up & Liquidation
Review Questions
Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Short Answer Questions
Long Answer Questions
Module – 5 Dispute Resolution System
Introduction
Corporate Disputes
Definition of Corporate Disputes
Types of Corporate Disputes
Causes of Corporate Disputes
Disputes between Shareholders & Directors
Companies
Creditors
Governance Issues
Mismanagement and Oppression
Role of Courts in Corporate Disputes
Civil Courts vs Specialised Tribunals
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT)
Arbitration in Corporate Disputes
Mediation & Conciliation in Corporate Disputes
Key Business Tribunals
NCLT
Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT)
Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT)
Debt Recovery Tribunal (DRT)
Mediation Act, 2023.
Review Questions
Fill in the Blanks
Multiple Choice Question (MCQs)
Short Answer Questions
Long Answer Questions